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Richard Roundtree

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Richard Roundtree was a leading man in many "blaxploitation" movies in the 1970s. He is best known for his role as John Shaft in Shaft, and starred in its two sequels as well. As the 1970s and 1980s progressed he starred more in low-budget movies. He was in a few occasional high-profile, if a tad offbeat... See full bio »

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2013 Duke (completed)
J.T.
 
2013 Being Mary Jane (TV series)
Paul Patterson SR
– Mixed Messages … Paul Patterson SR
 
2012 This Bitter Earth
Grady
 
2012 Private Practice (TV series)
– The Next Episode (2012)
 
2012 The Trial of Ben Barry (short)
Ben Barry
 
2012 Retreat!
Henshaw
 
2011 Go Beyond the Lens
Guess
 
2011 Collar
Reverend Alonzo Sparks
 
2009-2011 Diary of a Single Mom (TV series)
Lou Bailey / Mr. Bailey
– Friday (2011) … Lou Bailey
– Dream Cart (2011) … Lou Bailey
– In the Meantime (2011) … Mr. Bailey
– Aplomb (2010) … Mr. Bailey
– The Gift of Rosary (2010) … Lou Bailey
See all 18 episodes »
 
2011 The Mentalist (TV series)
Floyd Benton
– Bloodsport (2011) … Floyd Benton
 
2010 The Confidant
Claude
 
2010 Meet the Browns (TV series)
Frank
– Meet the Anniversary (2010) … Frank
 
2010 Veil (short)
Michael Draden
 
2010 Whatever She Wants (video)
Theodore Wolf
 
2007-2009 Lincoln Heights (TV series)
Coleman Bradshaw
– Home Again (2009) … Coleman Bradshaw
– The Old Man and the G (2007) … Coleman Bradshaw
– House Arrest (2007) … Coleman Bradshaw
 
2009 Knight Rider (TV series)
Lawrence Rivai
– Day Turns Into Knight (2009) … Lawrence Rivai
 
2009 Set Apart
J.T.
 
2008 Ladies of the House (TV movie)
Stan
 
2008 Speed Racer
Ben Burns
 
2007 Point of Entry (TV movie)
Det. Miles Porter
 
2007 Final Approach (TV movie)
Gary Markash
 
2006-2007 Heroes (TV series)
Charles Deveaux
– Chapter Twenty-Three 'How to Stop an Exploding Man' (2007) … Charles Deveaux
– Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' (2007) … Charles Deveaux
– Chapter Seven 'Nothing to Hide' (2006) … Charles Deveaux
– Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) … Charles Deveaux
– Unaired Premiere Episode (2006) … Charles Deveaux
 
2007 All the Days Before Tomorrow
El Doctor
 
2006 Close to Home (TV series)
Cyrus Carter
– Prodigal Son (2006) … Cyrus Carter
 
2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game)
Oakley Drive-In Owner (voice)
 
2006 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
Donald Burke
– I Am a Tree (2006) … Donald Burke
 
2006 Blade: The Series (TV series)
Robert Brooks
– Sacrifice (2006) … Robert Brooks
 
2006 Wild Seven
Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods
 
2005 Painkiller Jane (TV movie)
Colonel Watts
 
2005 The Closer (TV series)
Col. D.B. Walter
– Show Yourself (2005) … Col. D.B. Walter
 
2004-2005 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Mr. Shaw
– Sunday in the Park with George (2005) … Mr. Shaw
– Fear No More (2005) … Mr. Shaw
– Guilty (2004) … Mr. Shaw
– Anything You Can Do (2004) … Mr. Shaw
– Who's That Woman? (2004) … Mr. Shaw
 
2005 Brick
Assistant V.P. Trueman
 
2004 Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon
Tahsi
 
2003-2004 Alias (TV series)
Brill
– Blood Ties (2004) … Brill
– Breaking Point (2003) … Brill
 
2003 1-800-Missing (TV series)
Sam Haslett
– Father Figure (2003) … Sam Haslett
 
2003 Vegas Vampires
Rick Apping
 
2003 Men Cry in the Dark (video)
 
2002-2003 As the World Turns (TV series)
Oliver Travers
 
2002 Boat Trip
Felicia's Dad
 
2002 Capone's Boys
Boom-Boom
 
2002 Joe and Max (TV movie)
Jack Blackburn
 
2001 Resurrection Blvd. (TV series)
Nate Khane
– La Gran Pelea (2001) … Nate Khane
– Ansiedad (2001) … Nate Khane
 
2001 Corky Romano
Howard Shuster
 
2001 Hawaiian Gardens
M.O.
 
2000-2001 Soul Food (TV series)
Hardy Lester
– Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) … Hardy Lester
– Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) … Hardy Lester
– Truth Be Told (2000) … Hardy Lester
– What Women Want (2000) … Hardy Lester
– Heart of the Matter (2000) … Hardy Lester
See all 6 episodes »
 
2001 Shoot! (short)
 
2001 Antitrust
Lyle Barton
 
2000 Shaft
Uncle John Shaft
 
1999 Linc's (TV series)
Jake
– Real Time (1999) … Jake
 
1999 Rescue 77 (TV series)
Captain Durfee
– Mustard Gas, Hold the Mayo (1999) … Captain Durfee
– Tunnel Vision (1999) … Captain Durfee
– Remember Me: Part 2 (1999) … Captain Durfee
– Remember Me: Part 1 (1999) … Captain Durfee
– The Wedding (1999) … Captain Durfee
See all 8 episodes »
 
1999 Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (TV movie)
Booker T. Washington
 
1998 Akuji the Heartless (Video Game)
Akuji (voice)
 
1998 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV series)
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
– The Fight (1998) … 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
 
1997-1998 413 Hope St. (TV series)
Phil Thomas
– Falling (1998) … Phil Thomas
– Thanksgiving (1997) … Phil Thomas
– Lost Boys and Gothic Girls (1997) … Phil Thomas
– Quentin Goes Home (1997) … Phil Thomas
– Hate Crimes (1997) … Phil Thomas
See all 10 episodes »
 
1997 Profiler (TV series)
Det. James Henegar
– Power Corrupts (1997) … Det. James Henegar
 
1997 Steel
Uncle Joe
 
1997 George of the Jungle
Kwame
 
1997 Any Place But Home (TV movie)
Gil Oberman
 
1997 The Big Score (TV movie)
 
1996 Original Gangstas
Slick
 
1990-1996 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Dr. Mumford / Rev. Gordon Sims
– Hare Today... (1996) … Rev. Gordon Sims
– Clubba Hubba (1990) … Dr. Mumford
 
1996 Buddies (TV series)
Henry Carlisle
– Marry Me... Sort Of (1996) … Henry Carlisle
– Famous Last Words (1996) … Henry Carlisle
– Regarding Henry (1996) … Henry Carlisle
– A Room with a Pyew (1996) … Henry Carlisle
– Lights, Camera, Yuck! (1996) … Henry Carlisle
See all 13 episodes »
 
1996 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Murray
– Rock 'N' Roll Dad (1996) … Murray
 
1995 Theodore Rex (video)
Commissioner Lynch
 
1995 Dream On (TV series)
Dr. Charles
– Little Orphan Eddie (1995) … Dr. Charles
 
1995 Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Cleve
 
1995 Se7en
Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot
 
1995 The Wayans Bros. (TV series)
Dr. Saunders
– ER (1995) … Dr. Saunders
 
1995 Ballistic
Harold
 
1995 Bonanza: Under Attack (TV movie)
Jacob
 
1994 Renegade (TV series)
Gene Collins
– Thrill Kill (1994) … Gene Collins
 
1994 Shadows of Desire (TV movie)
Dunc
 
1994 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV series)
Chester Cooper
– Hangin with Mrs. Cooper (1994) … Chester Cooper
 
1991-1994 Roc (TV series)
Russell / Russell Emerson
– Brother (1994) … Russell
– God Bless the Child (1993) … Russell
– Second Time Around (1993) … Russell
– Can't Help Loving That Man (1991) … Russell Emerson
 
1994 Mind Twister
Frank Webb
 
1993 Bonanza: The Return (TV movie)
Jacob Briscoe
 
1993 Sins of the Night
Les
 
1993 Amityville: A New Generation (video)
Pauli
 
1993 Deadly Rivals
Agent Peterson
 
1993 Body of Influence (video)
Harry Reams
 
1993 Moscacieca (TV movie)
Gray
 
1992 L.A. Law (TV series)
Judge Carl Williams
– Love on the Rox (1992) … Judge Carl Williams
 
1992 Christmas in Connecticut (TV movie)
Prescott
 
1992 Hearts Are Wild (TV series)
Xavier Burns
– Episode #1.8 (1992) … Xavier Burns
 
1992 Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
Samuel Stark
 
1991 A Time to Die
Captain Ralph Phipps
 
1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series)
Robinson Ashe Jr.
– Ashes to Ashes (1991) … Robinson Ashe Jr.
 
1991 The Young Riders (TV series)
– Kansas (1991)
 
1991 Black as the Heart (TV movie)
Rod
 
1990 MacGyver (TV series)
R.T. Hines
– Tough Boys (1990) … R.T. Hines
 
1990 Bad Jim
July
 
1990 21 Jump Street (TV series)
Ben Halley
– La Bizca (1990) … Ben Halley
 
1989-1991 Generations (TV series)
Dr. Daniel Reubens
 
1989 The Banker
Lloyd
 
1989 Beauty and the Beast (TV series)
Cleon Manning
– Nevermore (1989) … Cleon Manning
– Though Lovers Be Lost (1989) … Cleon Manning
– Ceremony of Innocence (1989) … Cleon Manning
 
1989 Amen (TV series)
Sgt. Burke
– Sergeant in Arms (1989) … Sgt. Burke
– She's in the Army Now: Part 2 (1989) … Sgt. Burke
 
1989 A Different World (TV series)
Clinton Reese
– Answered Prayers (1989) … Clinton Reese
– Great Expectations (1989) … Clinton Reese
 
1989 Crack House
Lt. Johnson
 
1989 Night Visitor
Captain Crane
 
1989 Getting Even
Dundee
 
1989 Miami Cops
 
1988 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Maj. Kevin Cooper
– The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) … Maj. Kevin Cooper
 
1988 Angel III: The Final Chapter
Lt. Doniger
 
1988 Party Line
Captain Barnes
 
1988 Cadets (TV movie)
Sergeant Matt Gideon
 
1988 Maniac Cop
Commissioner Pike
 
1988 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Jason Ruigh
– Daddy Can't Read (1988) … Jason Ruigh
 
1986-1987 Outlaws (TV series)
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
– Jackpot (1987) … Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
– Hardcase (1987) … Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
– Independents (1987) … Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
– Pursued (1987) … Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
– Potboiler (1987) … Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
See all 11 episodes »
 
1986 Jocks
Chip Williams
 
1986 Opposing Force
Stafford
 
1986 The Fifth Missile (TV movie)
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
 
1985 Hollywood Beat (TV series)
Don Julian
– Double Exposure (1985) … Don Julian
 
1985 A.D. (TV mini-series)
Serpenius
– Part 5 (1985) … Serpenius
– Part 4 (1985) … Serpenius
– Part 3 (1985) … Serpenius
– Part 2 (1985) … Serpenius
– Part 1 (1985) … Serpenius
 
1984 City Heat
Dehl Swift
 
1984 The Baron and the Kid (TV movie)
Frosty
 
1984 Killpoint
Agent Bill Bryant
 
1983 Masquerade (TV series)
Mean Willy
– Pilot (1983) … Mean Willy
 
1983 The Big Score
Gordon
 
1983 Young Warriors
Sergeant John Austin
 
1983 Magnum, P.I. (TV series)
Peter Jordan
– Two Birds of a Feather (1983) … Peter Jordan
 
1983 Just an Overnight Guest (TV short)
Matt
 
1982 Q
Powell
 
1981 An Eye for an Eye
Capt. Stevens
 
1981 Inchon
Sgt. Augustus Henderson
 
1981 CHiPs (TV series)
Sgt. Aikens
– Sharks (1981) … Sgt. Aikens
 
1980 The Love Boat (TV series)
Dave Williams
– The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 1 (1980) … Dave Williams
– The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 2 (1980) … Dave Williams
 
1980 Gypsy Angels
Dr. Carlson
 
1979 Day of the Assassin
Fessler
 
1979 Game for Vultures
Gideon Marunga
 
1979 Portrait of a Hitman
Coco Morrell
 
1979 Escape to Athena
Nat Judson
 
1977 Roots (TV mini-series)
Sam Bennett
– Part Eight (1977) … Sam Bennett
– Part Four (1977) … Sam Bennett
– Part Nine (1977) … Sam Bennett
 
1976 Freedom Is (TV movie) (voice)
 
1976 One Down, Two to go
Ralph
 
1975 Diamonds
Archie
 
1975 Man Friday
Friday
 
1974 Earthquake
Miles Quade
 
1973-1974 Shaft (TV series)
John Shaft
– The Murder Machine (1974) … John Shaft
– The Capricorn Murders (1974) … John Shaft
– Cop Killer (1974) … John Shaft
– The Kidnapping (1973) … John Shaft
– Hit-Run (1973) … John Shaft
See all 7 episodes »
 
1973 Shaft in Africa
John Shaft
 
1973 Charley-One-Eye
The Black Man
 
1973 Firehouse (TV movie)
Shelly Forsythe
 
1972 Shaft's Big Score!
John Shaft
 
1972 Embassy
Richard 'Dick' Shannon
 
1971 Shaft
John Shaft
 
1970 What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?
Interracial Couple
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2012 Django Unchained (special thanks)
 
2010 1 a Minute (acknowlegment: Breast Cancer Survivor)
 
2010 Vixen Highway 2006: It Came from Uranus! (special thanks)
 
2009 COC Elite (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Jamacia vs Thailand (2009) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (44 titles)
2011 19th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Breast Cancer: An African American Perspective (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (video documentary short)
Ben Burns
 
2008 Ebony Fashion Fair: 50 Years of Style (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2007 The Turn On (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.1 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 2006 Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 The John H. Johnson Story (TV documentary)
Host/Narrator
 
2005 Negermagasinet (TV series documentary)
Himself - Actor
– Richard Roundtree (2005) … Himself - Actor
 
2004 Ultimate Film Fanatic (TV series)
Himself - Judge
 
2004 2004 Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Soul Comes Home (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 2002 Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2001 Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (TV documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2000 I Love 1970's (TV series documentary)
Himself
– I Love 1971 (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Y2K: A World in Crisis (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Pam Grier (1999) … Himself - Narrator
 
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Surperfly: Ron O'Neal Story (1999) … Himself
 
1998 29th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 Wild On... (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Wild on Jamaica … Himself - Actor
 
1995 Cop Files (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Without Walls (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kiss My Baadasssss Ice-T's Guide to Blaxploitation (1994) … Himself
 
1994 1994 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1992-1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 November 1993 (1993) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 1993 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #1.69 (1992) … Himself
 
1991 The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 The Marsha Warfield Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 23 March 1987 (1987) … Guest Appearance
 
1986 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 October 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1984 Black Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1977 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 December 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Circus of the Stars #2 (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1972-1976 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 1 March 1976 (1976) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 18 November 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 3 June 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 29 May 1972 (1972) … Guest Appearance
 
1975 Celebrity Tennis (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 June 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1974 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Telly Savalas (TV movie)
Himself
 
1974 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1974) … Himself
 
1973 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1972 New York, New York (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 June 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 The 44th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action
 
1972 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.105 (1972) … Himself
– Episode #4.94 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 July 1971 (1971) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 July 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location (documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2006 America's Top Sleuths (TV documentary)
John Shaft
 
2003 Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Baadasssss Cinema (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Undercover Brother
John Shaft (uncredited)
 
1998 Classified X (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994-1995 Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (TV series)
 

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TV commercial for Reebok (1996)

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Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Personal Quote:

[referring to Shaft] "Number one, it put me on the map . . . To this day that film still works . . . I was blessed." See more »

Trivia:

Has tried to disassociate himself as a "black action hero" ever since he portrayed his famed role as John Shaft in the three Shaft films. From Miles Quade (the African-American motorcycle stuntman in an Evel Knievel mold in Earthquake to an elderly senior citizen in Soul Food, he has came to terms with the fact that he will always be known as Shaft. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer