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"Lincoln Heights" (2006): Season 4: Episode 1 -- The Suttons must make a decision about staying in Lincoln Heights and Charles is on edge because of the secret he is keeping.
"Lincoln Heights" (2006): Season 4: Episode 1 -- Eddie's dangerous call.
"Diary of a Single Mom" (2009): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Jarrett’s quickly lost his girlfriend, his home and his job. There’s nowhere left to go but up, right? Well, he hasn’t seen his new apartment yet…
Shaft's Big Score! (1972) -- Shaft is back to find the murderer of an old friend on the cold hard city streets with a little help from his new friends.
"Lincoln Heights" (2006): Season 2: Episode 4 -- Jenn's parents arrive with an unexpected announcment.

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Mini Biography:
Richard Roundtree was a leading man in many "blaxploitation" movies in the 1970s... more
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Also father of four daughters more
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
US TV Schedule:
Sun. Nov. 88:00 PMTMC Shaft  more

Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Confidant (post-production) (2010) Claude 2010 - -
- 2. "Lincoln Heights" (2006)   Coleman Bradshaw (3 episodes, 2007-2009) 2009 - 6.1 (123)
- 3. "Diary of a Single Mom" (2009)   Lou Bailey (8 episodes, 2009) 2009 - -
- 4. "Knight Rider" (2008)   Lawrence Rivai (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 5.6 (1,238)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Set Apart (2009) J.T. 2009 - -
- 6. Retreat! (post-production) (2009) Henshaw 2009 - -
- 7. This Bitter Earth (post-production) (2009) Grady 2009 - -
- 8. Spats (pre-production) (2009) 2009 - -
- 9. Ladies of the House (2008) (TV) Stan 2008 - 4.7 (21)
- 10. Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (2008) (V) Ben Burns 2008 - 5.3 (21)
- 11. Speed Racer (2008)   Ben Burns 2008 $97M 6.4 (29,381)
AKAs:
  • Speed Racer (Germany)
  • Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
- 12. Point of Entry (2007) (TV)   Det. Miles Porter 2007 - 5.5 (225)
AKAs:
  • Panic Button (USA: alternative title)
- 13. Final Approach (2007) (TV) Gary Markash 2007 - 4.6 (282)
- 14. "Heroes" (2006/II)   Charles Deveaux (5 episodes, 2006-2007) 2007 - 8.4 (445)
- 15. All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) El Doctor 2007 - 5.6 (251)
- 16. "Close to Home" (2005)   Cyrus Carter (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.5 (216)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) (voice) Oakley Drive-In Owner 2006 - 8.3 (737)
- 18. "Grey's Anatomy" (2005)   Donald Burke (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.7 (191)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "Blade: The Series" (2006)   Older Robert Brooks (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.6 (2,023)
- 20. Wild Seven (2006) Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods 2006 - 4.5 (3,274)
- 21. Painkiller Jane (2005) (TV) Colonel Watts 2005 - 5.3 (567)
- 22. "The Closer" (2005)   Col. D.B. Walter (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.5 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 23. "Desperate Housewives" (2004)   Mr. Shaw (5 episodes, 2004-2005) 2005 - 8.0 (19,521)
- 24. Brick (2005) Assistant V.P. Trueman 2005 - 7.6 (32,585)
- 25. Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) Tahsi 2004 - 4.6 (356)
- 26. "Alias" (2001)   Brill (2 episodes, 2003-2004) 2004 - 7.8 (9,657)
- 27. "1-800-Missing" (2003)   Sam Haslett (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 5.8 (355)
AKAs:
  • Missing (UK) (USA: second season title)
  • Porté disparu (Canada: French title)
1 TV episode:
- 28. Vegas Vampires (2003)   Rick Apping 2003 - 2.3 (173)
AKAs:
  • Vegas Vampires (USA: DVD title)
- 29. Men Cry in the Dark (2003) (V) 2003 - 5.4 (13)
- 30. "As the World Turns" (1956) Oliver Travers (unknown episodes, 2002-2003) 2002 - -
- 31. Boat Trip (2002)   Felicia's Dad 2002 - 4.6 (11,967)
AKAs:
  • Boat Trip (Germany)
- 32. Al's Lads (2002)   Boom-Boom 2002 - 5.8 (166)
AKAs:
  • Capone's Boys (USA)
- 33. Joe and Max (2002) (TV)   Jack Blackburn 2002 - 6.6 (458)
AKAs:
  • Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
- 34. "Resurrection Blvd." (2000)   Nate Khane (2 episodes, 2001) 2001 - 6.4 (56)
- 35. Corky Romano (2001)   Howard Shuster 2001 - 4.2 (6,196)
AKAs:
  • Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
  • Who Is Corky Romano? (USA: promotional title)
- 36. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) M.O. 2001 - 3.3 (31)
- 37. "Soul Food" (2000)   Hardy Lester (6 episodes, 2000-2001) 2001 - 6.7 (227)
- 38. Shoot! (2001) 2001 - 6.3 (16)
- 39. Antitrust (2001)   Lyle Barton 2001 - 6.0 (15,211)
AKAs:
  • Conspiracy.com (Europe: English title)
- 40. Shaft (2000)   Uncle John Shaft 2000 $107M 5.9 (30,686)
AKAs:
  • Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)
- 41. "Linc's" (1998)   Jake (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.4 (50)
1 TV episode:
- 42. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV)   Booker T. Washington 1999 - 6.3 (139)
AKAs:
  • Having Our Say (USA: short title)
- 43. "Rescue 77" (1999) Captain Durfee (unknown episodes) 1999 - 5.3 (29)
- 44. Akuji the Heartless (1998) (VG) (voice) Akuji 1998 - 7.0 (17)
- 45. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993)   'Barracuda' Jim Barnes (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.5 (1,354)
1 TV episode:
- 46. "413 Hope St." (1997) Phil Thomas (unknown episodes, 1997-1998) 1997 - 5.3 (38)
- 47. "Profiler" (1996)   Det. James Henegar (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 7.2 (668)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Steel (1997) Uncle Joe 1997 - 2.7 (4,116)
- 49. Any Place But Home (1997) (TV) Gil Oberman 1997 - 5.7 (121)
- 50. George of the Jungle (1997) Kwame, Traveling Sidekick 1997 $174M 5.3 (17,831)
- 51. Original Gangstas (1996)   Slick 1996 - 5.4 (526)
AKAs:
  • Hot City
- 52. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)   Dr. Mumford / Rev. Gordon Sims (2 episodes, 1990-1996) 1996 - 8.3 (14,676)
- 53. "Buddies" (1996) Henry Carlisle (unknown episodes) 1996 - 6.4 (5)
- 54. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Murray (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 5.4 (1,308)
- 55. Ballistic (1995)   Harold 1995 - 4.1 (148)
AKAs:
  • Fist of Justice (USA: alternative title)
- 56. Theodore Rex (1995) (V)   Commissioner Lynch 1995 - 2.2 (1,268)
AKAs:
  • T. Rex
- 57. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) Cleve 1995 - 7.5 (267)
- 58. Se7en (1995)   Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot 1995 $350M 8.6 (245,977)
AKAs:
  • Seven (UK: video title) (USA: alternative spelling) (USA: video title) (USA: DVD title)
- 59. "The Wayans Bros." (1995)   Dr. Saunders (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 6.9 (867)
1 TV episode:
- 60. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV) Jacob 1995 - 6.6 (68)
- 61. "Renegade" (1992)   Gene Collins (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 5.6 (757)
1 TV episode:
- 62. Shadows of Desire (1994) (TV)   Dunc 1994 - 5.7 (98)
AKAs:
  • The Devil's Bed (Canada: English title)
- 63. "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992)   Chester Cooper (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 5.8 (503)
- 64. "Roc" (1991)   Russell / Russell Emerson (4 episodes, 1991-1994) 1994 - 7.1 (208)
- 65. Mind Twister (1994) Frank Webb 1994 - 3.8 (87)
- 66. Bonanza: The Return (1993) (TV) Jacob Briscoe 1993 - 5.2 (87)
- 67. Sins of the Night (1993) Les 1993 - 4.7 (111)
- 68. Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (V) Pauli 1993 - 3.4 (497)
- 69. Deadly Rivals (1993) Agent Peterson 1993 - 3.9 (50)
- 70. Body of Influence (1993) (V)   Harry Reams 1993 - 4.2 (197)
AKAs:
  • Indecent Advances (USA: alternative title)
- 71. Moscacieca (1993) (TV)   Gray 1993 - -
AKAs:
  • Blind Man's Bluff (Europe: English title)
- 72. "L.A. Law" (1986)   Judge Carl Williams (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.9 (565)
1 TV episode:
- 73. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) Prescott 1992 - 4.7 (496)
- 74. "Hearts Are Wild" (1992)   Xavier Burns (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.5 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 75. Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992)   Samuel Stark 1992 - 4.1 (177)
AKAs:
  • Forced to Fight (USA: closing credits title)
  • Forced to Fight!: Bloodfist 3 (Australia: DVD box title)
  • Forced to Fight: Bloodfist III (USA: DVD box title)
- 76. "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990)   Robinson Ashe Jr. (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.1 (5,899)
AKAs:
  • Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
1 TV episode:
- 77. "The Young Riders" (1989)   (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 7.9 (292)
- 78. Nero come il cuore (1991) (TV)   1991 - 6.2 (6)
AKAs:
  • Black as the Heart (International: English title)
- 79. A Time to Die (1991) Captain Ralph Phipps 1991 - 4.7 (98)
- 80. "MacGyver" (1985)   Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 8.0 (5,714)
1 TV episode:
- 81. "21 Jump Street" (1987)   Ben (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 7.2 (1,978)
- 82. Bad Jim (1990) July 1990 - 4.2 (57)
- 83. "Generations" (1989) Dr. Daniel Reubens (unknown episodes, 1989-1991) 1989 - 7.9 (79)
- 84. "Beauty and the Beast" (1987)   Cleon Manning (4 episodes, 1989) 1989 - 7.2 (1,149)
- 85. "Amen" (1986)   Sgt. Burke (2 episodes, 1989) 1989 - 6.4 (193)
- 86. "A Different World" (1987)   Clinton Reese (2 episodes, 1989) 1989 - 6.3 (829)
- 87. Crack House (1989) Lt. Johnson 1989 - 5.0 (122)
- 88. The Banker (1989) Lloyd 1989 - 4.2 (112)
- 89. Night Visitor (1989)   Captain Crane 1989 - 4.2 (151)
AKAs:
  • Never Cry Devil
- 90. Miami Cops (1989)   1989 - 4.2 (29)
AKAs:
  • Miami Cops (USA: video title)
- 91. "Murder, She Wrote" (1984)   Maj. Kevin Cooper (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.1 (2,283)
- 92. Party Line (1988) Captain Barnes 1988 - 3.4 (44)
- 93. "Cadets" (1988) Sergeant Matt Gideon 1988 - -
- 94. Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988) Lt. Doniger 1988 - 5.0 (166)
- 95. Maniac Cop (1988) Commissioner Pike 1988 - 5.7 (2,735)
- 96. "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1972)   Jason Ruigh (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 6.4 (146)
- 97. La vendetta (1988)   Officer Kelly 1988 - 4.4 (11)
AKAs:
  • Getting Even (USA: video title)
- 98. "Outlaws" (1986)   Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams (11 episodes, 1986-1987) 1987 - 6.8 (25)
11 TV episodes: 6 episodes not shown.
- 99. Jocks (1986)   Chip Williams 1986 - 2.4 (301)
AKAs:
  • Physical Lesson (Philippines: English title)
  • Road Trip (USA: alternative title)
- 100. Opposing Force (1986)   Stafford 1986 - 5.3 (343)
AKAs:
  • Hell Camp (Australia)
  • Hellcamp
- 101. The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV)   Cmdr. Frederick Bryce 1986 - 5.5 (51)
AKAs:
  • Operation Fire (Europe: English title: video box title)
- 102. "A.D." (1985)   Serpenius 1985 - 7.0 (198)
AKAs:
  • A.D. - Anno Domini
- 103. City Heat (1984) Dehl Swift 1984 - 5.1 (2,944)
- 104. The Baron and the Kid (1984) (TV) Frosty 1984 - 5.0 (60)
- 105. Killpoint (1984) Agent Bill Bryant 1984 - 3.5 (56)
- 106. "Masquerade" (1983)   Mean Willy (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 6.2 (22)
1 TV episode:
- 107. The Big Score (1983) Gordon 1983 - 4.5 (69)
- 108. Young Warriors (1983)   Sergeant John Austin 1983 - 3.9 (141)
AKAs:
  • The Graduates of Malibu High (USA: alternative title)
- 109. "Magnum, P.I." (1980)   Peter Jordan (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.7 (2,866)
- 110. Just an Overnight Guest (1983) (TV)   Matt 1983 - -
AKAs:
  • Wonderworks: Just an Overnight Guest (USA: series title)
- 111. One Down, Two to Go (1982) Ralph 1982 - 4.2 (156)
- 112. Q (1982)   Powell 1982 - 6.1 (1,714)
AKAs:
  • Q: The Winged Serpent
  • Serpent
  • The Winged Serpent
- 113. An Eye for an Eye (1981) Capt. Stevens 1981 - 5.0 (989)
- 114. Inchon (1981) Sgt. Augustus Henderson 1981 - 3.0 (312)
- 115. "CHiPs" (1977)   Sgt. Aikens (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 6.1 (779)
AKAs:
  • CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
1 TV episode:
- 116. "The Love Boat" (1977)   Dave Williams (2 episodes, 1980) 1980 - 5.6 (1,089)
- 117. Gypsy Angels (1980) Dr. Carlson 1980 - 3.0 (26)
- 118. Day of the Assassin (1979)   Fessler 1979 - 5.1 (42)
AKAs:
  • El día de los asesinos (Spain)
- 119. Game for Vultures (1979) Gideon Marunga 1979 - 4.0 (113)
- 120. Escape to Athena (1979) Nat Judson 1979 - 5.4 (1,304)
- 121. "Roots" (1977)   Sam Bennett (2 episodes, 1977) 1977 - 8.7 (3,618)
AKAs:
  • Alex Haley's Roots (Australia)
2 TV episodes:
- 122. Portrait of a Hitman (1977)   Coco Morrell 1977 - 4.4 (82)
AKAs:
  • Jim Buck
  • The Last Contract
- 123. Diamonds (1975)   Archie 1975 - 4.7 (106)
AKAs:
  • Diamond Shaft
  • Yahlumim (Israel: Hebrew title)
- 124. Man Friday (1975) Friday 1975 - 6.1 (253)
- 125. Earthquake (1974) Miles Quade 1974 - 5.7 (4,722)
- 126. "Shaft" (1973)   John Shaft (7 episodes, 1973-1974) 1974 - 5.5 (49)
- 127. Shaft in Africa (1973) John Shaft 1973 - 5.8 (1,040)
- 128. Charley One-Eye (1973) The Black Man 1973 - 6.2 (31)
- 129. Firehouse (1973) (TV) Shelly Forsythe 1973 - 5.8 (67)
- 130. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) John Shaft 1972 - 6.0 (1,017)
- 131. Embassy (1972)   Richard 'Dick' Shannon 1972 - 5.3 (51)
AKAs:
  • Target: Embassy
- 132. Shaft (1971) John Shaft 1971 - 6.5 (6,185)
- 133. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)   Interracial Couple 1970 - 5.9 (220)
AKAs:
  • A Very Candid Camera (USA: alternative title)
  • Que dice a una mujer desnuda? (USA: Spanish title)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Breast Cancer: An African American Perspective (2009) (TV) Himself 2009 - -
- 2. "Tavis Smiley" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.6 (86)
1 TV episode:
- 3. Ebony Fashion Fair: 50 Years of Style (2008) (TV) Himself 2008 - -
- 4. 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (2008) (TV) Himself 2008 - -
- 5. "The Turn On" (2006)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - -
1 TV episode:
- 6. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) John Shaft 2006 - 7.2 (14)
- 7. 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) Himself 2006 - -
- 8. The John H. Johnson Story (2005) (TV) Host/Narrator 2005 - -
- 9. "Negermagasinet" (2005)   Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.0 (8)
AKAs:
  • Negermagasinet i USA (Denmark: second season title)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "Ultimate Film Fanatic" (2004) Himself - Judge (unknown episodes, 2004) 2004 - 3.7 (10)
- 11. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - -
- 12. Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV) Himself 2003 - 6.9 (9)
- 13. Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - 4.4 (17)
- 14. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002) (TV) Narrator 2002 - 7.3 (6)
- 15. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) Himself/Host 2002 - -
- 16. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) (TV) Host 2001 - -
- 17. "I Love 1970's" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 6.7 (15)
- 18. "Y2K: A World in Crisis" (1999) Himself 1999 - -
- 19. "Intimate Portrait" (1993)   Himself (Narrator) (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 7.8 (52)
1 TV episode:
- 20. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - -
- 21. 29th NAACP Image Awards (1998) (TV) Himself 1998 - 3.4 (5)
- 22. "Wild On..." (1997)   Himself - Actor (1 episode) 1997 - 4.2 (55)
1 TV episode:
- 23. Cop Files (1995) (TV) Himself 1995 - -
- 24. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994) (TV) Himself 1994 - 2.8 (56)
- 25. The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1991) (TV) Himself 1991 - -
- 26. "The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)   Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 5.5 (26)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)   Himself (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - -
1 TV episode:
- 28. Black Hollywood (1984) (TV) Himself 1984 - -
- 29. "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961)   Himself (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.6 (80)
- 30. Circus of the Stars #2 (1977) (TV) Performer 1977 - 6.2 (31)
- 31. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Guest Appearance (4 episodes, 1972-1976) 1976 - 6.6 (115)
- 32. "Celebrity Tennis" (1974)   Himself (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - -
1 TV episode:
- 33. "Dinah!" (1974)   Himself (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 6.5 (37)
AKAs:
  • Dinah! & Friends
1 TV episode:
- 34. "The Dean Martin Show" (1965)   Himself (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 8.4 (138)
AKAs:
  • The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
- 35. "New York, New York" (1967)   Himself (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - -
1 TV episode:
- 36. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action 1972 - 5.3 (50)
- 37. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Himself (2 episodes, 1971) 1971 - 8.3 (462)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- 38. Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location (1971) Himself 1971 - 5.8 (27)
- 1. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V) Himself
- 2. Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV) Himself
- 3. Undercover Brother (2002) (uncredited) John Shaft
- 4. Classified X (1998) (TV) Himself
- 5. "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater"  

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