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John Shaft (Character)
from Shaft (1971)

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Overview

Biography:
(Biographical note: John Shaft was originally played by Richard Roundtree in the 1970s... See more »
Alternate Names:
Oakley Drive-In Owner / Uncle John Shaft

Filmography

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  1. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV series Played by Richard Roundtree
  2. Shaft (2000) Played by Samuel L. Jackson / Richard Roundtree (as Uncle John Shaft)
  3. "WWE Smackdown!"
    ... aka "WWF SmackDown!" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Friday Night Smackdown!" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Smackdown!" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Smackdown! Xtreme" - USA
    ... aka "World Wrestling Federation Smackdown!" - USA
        - Episode #1.44 (2000) TV episode, Played by Samuel L. Jackson

  4. "Shaft"
        - The Murder Machine (1974) TV episode, Played by Richard Roundtree
        - The Capricorn Murders (1974) TV episode, Played by Richard Roundtree
        - Cop Killer (1974) TV episode, Played by Richard Roundtree
        - The Kidnapping (1973) TV episode, Played by Richard Roundtree
        - Hit-Run (1973) TV episode, Played by Richard Roundtree
          (2 more)
  5. Shaft in Africa (1973) Played by Richard Roundtree
  6. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) Played by Richard Roundtree
  7. Shaft (1971) Played by Richard Roundtree
Video-game:
  1. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) Played by Richard Roundtree (as Oakley Drive-In Owner)
Archive Footage:
  1. Undercover Brother (2002) Played by Richard Roundtree

Additional Details

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Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller See more »
Plot Keywords:
African American / Blood Spatter / Character Name In Title / Gunfight See more »

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From Shaft (2000)
Peoples Hernandez: You're not a cop anymore.
John Shaft: Do you think that makes me less dangerous, or more dangerous?
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