Breakdown: 1975
2025 · 6.9/10
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Richard Roundtree
Actor · born 9 July 1942 · New Rochelle, New York, USA
Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He is noted as being "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, and its four sequels, released between 1972 and 2019. For his performance in the original film, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1972.
Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. His family hosted a memorial service for him at Saint Catherine African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Rochelle, New York on February 17, 2024.
Where to start: Se7en (1995).
As actor 97
Thelma
2024 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Moving On
2023 · 5.9/10
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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021 · 6.8/10
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Haunting of the Mary Celeste
2020 · 5.1/10
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A Family Reunion Christmas
2019 · 5.9/10
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Harlem to Hollywood
2019
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Shaft
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
What Men Want
2019 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Collar
2015
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The Confidant
2010 · 4.6/10
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Whatever She Wants
2010 · 6.7/10
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Diary of a Single Mom
2009 · 4.0/10
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Set Apart
2009 · 3.0/10
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Ladies of the House
2008 · 4.5/10
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Final Approach
2008 · 5.1/10
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Speed Racer
2008 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
2008 · 7.0/10
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Point of Entry
2007 · 4.8/10
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All The Days Before Tomorrow
2007 · 7.3/10
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Brick
2006 · 6.8/10
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Wild Seven
2006 · 4.4/10
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Painkiller Jane
2005 · 5.1/10
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Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
2004 · 4.9/10
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Vegas Vampires
2003 · 4.2/10
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Men Cry in the Dark
2003 · 7.0/10
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Boat Trip
2002 · 5.2/10
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BaadAsssss Cinema
2002 · 6.0/10
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Al's Lads
2002 · 6.6/10
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Undercover Brother
2002 · 5.9/10
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Joe and Max
2002 · 5.1/10
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Hawaiian Gardens
2001 · 3.0/10
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Corky Romano
2001 · 4.5/10
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Antitrust
2001 · 6.0/10
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Shaft
2000 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
1999 · 7.3/10
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Steel
1997 · 4.2/10
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George of the Jungle
1997 · 5.7/10
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Any Place But Home
1997 · 9.0/10
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Original Gangstas
1996 · 5.6/10
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
1996 · 4.2/10
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Theodore Rex
1995 · 3.6/10
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Se7en
1995 · 8.4/10
Absolute Cinema
Ballistic
1995 · 3.5/10
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Bonanza: Under Attack
1995 · 6.7/10
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Shadows of Desire
1994 · 2.6/10
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Body of Influence
1994 · 4.9/10
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Mind Twister
1994 · 3.8/10
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Black as the Heart
1994 · 9.0/10
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Sins of the Night
1993 · 4.4/10
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Bonanza: The Return
1993 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Amityville: A New Generation
1993 · 4.3/10
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Deadly Rivals
1993 · 6.4/10
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Christmas in Connecticut
1992 · 4.7/10
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Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
1992 · 4.8/10
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A Time to Die
1991 · 4.5/10
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Gypsy Angels
1990 · 3.4/10
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Bad Jim
1990 · 7.5/10
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The Banker
1990 · 4.5/10
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Crack House
1989 · 5.5/10
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Family Reunion
TV · 2019 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Star
TV · 2016 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Lethal Weapon
TV · 2016 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Player
TV · 2015 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Being Mary Jane
TV · 2013 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Chicago Fire
TV · 2012 · 8.4/10
Absolute Cinema
The Mentalist
TV · 2008 · 8.4/10
Absolute Cinema
Private Practice
TV · 2007 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Heroes
TV · 2006 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
The Closer
TV · 2005 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Grey's Anatomy
TV · 2005 · 8.2/10
Absolute Cinema
Desperate Housewives
TV · 2004 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
TV · 2002 · 7.0/10
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Alias
TV · 2001 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Soul Food
TV · 2000 · 7.2/10
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Rescue 77
TV · 1999 · 5.0/10
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413 Hope St.
TV · 1997 · 8.0/10
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Buddies
TV · 1996 · 5.5/10
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Touched by an Angel
TV · 1994 · 7.2/10
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Moscacieca
TV · 1994
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
TV · 1993 · 7.6/10
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Renegade
TV · 1992 · 6.8/10
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Roc
TV · 1991 · 7.8/10
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Beverly Hills, 90210
TV · 1990 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV · 1990 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Beauty and the Beast
TV · 1987 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
A Different World
TV · 1987 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
21 Jump Street
TV · 1987 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Outlaws
TV · 1986 · 7.1/10
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Amen
TV · 1986 · 6.6/10
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MacGyver
TV · 1985 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
A.D.
TV · 1985 · 5.4/10
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Murder, She Wrote
TV · 1984 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Magnum, P.I.
TV · 1980 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Love Boat
TV · 1977 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
CHiPs
TV · 1977 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Roots
TV · 1977 · 7.4/10
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Dinah!
TV · 1974 · 7.0/10
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Shaft
TV · 1973 · 7.2/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Richard Roundtree movie?
By viewer score, Se7en (1995) at 8.4/10.
What are Richard Roundtree’s most popular movies?
Se7en, George of the Jungle, Shaft.
How many movies has Richard Roundtree made?
97 films on TMDB, 97 as actor.