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All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) -- This metaphysical drama explores the intricacies of relationships
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.
Brick (2005) -- A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.
Antitrust (2001) -- A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.
Steel (1997) -- US Home Video Trailer from Warner Bros.

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Richard Roundtree was a leading man in many "blaxploitation" movies in the 1970s... more
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A member of New York's renowned Negro Ensemble Company, one of his best... more
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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
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Filmography

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  1. Spats (2009) (pre-production)
  2. The Confidant (2010) (post-production) .... Claude
  3. Retreat! (2009) (post-production) .... Henshaw
  4. This Bitter Earth (2009) (post-production) .... Grady
  5. Set Apart (2009) (completed) .... J.T.

  6. "Lincoln Heights" .... Coleman Bradshaw (3 episodes, 2007-2009)
        - Home Again (2009) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
        - The Old Man and the G (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
        - House Arrest (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
  7. "Diary of a Single Mom" .... Lou Bailey (8 episodes, 2009)
        - Thanksgiving's End (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
        - Solstice (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
        - Aftermath (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
        - Halloween Ghosts (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
        - Eyes Don't Lie (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
          (3 more)
  8. "Knight Rider" .... Lawrence Rivai (1 episode, 2009)
        - Day Turns Into Knight (2009) TV episode .... Lawrence Rivai
  9. Ladies of the House (2008) (TV) .... Stan
  10. Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (2008) (V) .... Ben Burns
  11. Speed Racer (2008) .... Ben Burns
    ... aka Speed Racer (Germany)
    ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  12. Point of Entry (2007) (TV) .... Det. Miles Porter
    ... aka Panic Button (USA: alternative title)
  13. Final Approach (2007) (TV) .... Gary Markash
  14. "Heroes" .... Charles Deveaux (5 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Chapter Twenty-Three 'How to Stop an Exploding Man' (2007) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' (2007) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter Seven 'Nothing to Hide' (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Unaired Premiere Episode (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
  15. All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) .... El Doctor
  16. "Close to Home" .... Cyrus Carter (1 episode, 2006)
        - Prodigal Son (2006) TV episode .... Cyrus Carter
  17. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Oakley Drive-In Owner
  18. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Donald Burke (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Am a Tree (2006) TV episode .... Donald Burke
  19. "Blade: The Series" .... Older Robert Brooks (1 episode, 2006)
        - Sacrifice (2006) TV episode .... Older Robert Brooks
  20. Wild Seven (2006) .... Lee Marvin
  21. Painkiller Jane (2005) (TV) .... Colonel Watts
  22. "The Closer" .... Col. D.B. Walter (1 episode, 2005)
        - Show Yourself (2005) TV episode .... Col. D.B. Walter
  23. "Desperate Housewives" .... Mr. Shaw (5 episodes, 2004-2005)
        - Sunday in the Park with George (2005) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Fear No More (2005) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Guilty (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Anything You Can Do (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Who's That Woman? (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
  24. Brick (2005) .... Assistant V.P. Trueman
  25. Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) .... Tahsi
  26. "Alias" .... Brill (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Blood Ties (2004) TV episode .... Brill
        - Breaking Point (2003) TV episode .... Brill
  27. "1-800-Missing" .... Sam Haslett (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka "Missing" (UK) (USA: second season title)
    ... aka "Porté disparu" (Canada: French title)
        - Father Figure (2003) TV episode .... Sam Haslett
  28. Vegas Vampires (2003) .... Rick Apping
    ... aka Vegas Vampires (USA: DVD title)
  29. Men Cry in the Dark (2003) (V)
  30. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Oliver Travers (unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
  31. Boat Trip (2002) .... Felicia's Dad
    ... aka Boat Trip (Germany)
  32. Al's Lads (2002) .... Boom-Boom
    ... aka Capone's Boys (USA)
  33. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Jack Blackburn
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
  34. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Nate Khane (2 episodes, 2001)
        - La Gran Pelea (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
        - Ansiedad (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
  35. Corky Romano (2001) .... Howard Shuster
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
  36. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) .... M.O.
  37. "Soul Food" .... Hardy Lester (6 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Truth Be Told (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - What Women Want (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Heart of the Matter (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
          (1 more)
  38. Shoot! (2001)
  39. Antitrust (2001) .... Lyle Barton
    ... aka Conspiracy.com (Europe: English title)
  40. Shaft (2000) .... Uncle John Shaft
    ... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)

  41. "Linc's" .... Jake (1 episode, 1999)
        - Real Time (1999) TV episode .... Jake
  42. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV) .... Booker T. Washington
    ... aka Having Our Say (USA: short title)
  43. "Rescue 77" (1999) TV series .... Captain Durfee (unknown episodes)
  44. Akuji the Heartless (1998) (VG) (voice) .... Akuji
  45. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Fight (1998) TV episode .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
  46. "413 Hope St." (1997) TV series .... Phil Thomas (unknown episodes, 1997-1998)
  47. "Profiler" .... Det. James Henegar (1 episode, 1997)
        - Power Corrupts (1997) TV episode .... Det. James Henegar
  48. Steel (1997) .... Uncle Joe
  49. Any Place But Home (1997) (TV) .... Gil Oberman
  50. George of the Jungle (1997) .... Kwame, Traveling Sidekick
  51. Original Gangstas (1996) .... Slick
    ... aka Hot City
  52. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" .... Dr. Mumford / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1996)
        - Hare Today... (1996) TV episode .... Rev. Gordon Sims
        - Clubba Hubba (1990) TV episode .... Dr. Mumford
  53. "Buddies" (1996) TV series .... Henry Carlisle (unknown episodes)
  54. "Touched by an Angel" .... Murray (1 episode, 1996)
        - Rock 'N' Roll Dad (1996) TV episode .... Murray
  55. Ballistic (1995) .... Harold
    ... aka Fist of Justice (USA)
  56. Theodore Rex (1995) (V) .... Commissioner Lynch
    ... aka T. Rex
  57. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) .... Cleve
  58. Se7en (1995) .... Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot
  59. "The Wayans Bros." .... Dr. Saunders (1 episode, 1995)
        - ER (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Saunders
  60. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV) .... Jacob
  61. "Renegade" .... Gene Collins (1 episode, 1994)
        - Thrill Kill (1994) TV episode .... Gene Collins
  62. Shadows of Desire (1994) (TV) .... Dunc
    ... aka The Devil's Bed (Canada: English title)
  63. "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" .... Chester Cooper (1 episode, 1994)
        - Hangin with Mrs. Cooper (1994) TV episode .... Chester Cooper
  64. "Roc" .... Russell / ... (4 episodes, 1991-1994)
    ... aka "Roc Live"
        - Brother (1994) TV episode .... Russell
        - God Bless the Child (1993) TV episode .... Russell
        - Second Time Around (1993) TV episode .... Russell
        - Can't Stop Lovin' That Man! (1991) TV episode .... Russell, Andrew's Brother
  65. Mind Twister (1994) .... Frank Webb
  66. Bonanza: The Return (1993) (TV) .... Jacob Briscoe
  67. Sins of the Night (1993) .... Les
  68. Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (V) .... Pauli
  69. Deadly Rivals (1993) .... Agent Peterson
  70. Body of Influence (1993) (V) .... Harry Reams
    ... aka Indecent Advances (USA)
  71. Moscacieca (1993) (TV) .... Gray
    ... aka Blind Man's Bluff (Europe: English title)
  72. "L.A. Law" .... Judge Carl Williams (1 episode, 1992)
        - Love on the Rox (1992) TV episode .... Judge Carl Williams
  73. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) .... Prescott
  74. "Hearts Are Wild" .... Xavier Burns (1 episode, 1992)
        - Episode dated 6 March 1992 (1992) TV episode .... Xavier Burns
  75. Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992) .... Samuel Stark
    ... aka Forced to Fight (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka Forced to Fight!: Bloodfist 3 (Australia: DVD box title)
    ... aka Forced to Fight: Bloodfist III (USA: DVD box title)
  76. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Robinson Ashe Jr. (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka "Class of Beverly Hills" (USA: teaser title)
        - Ashes to Ashes (1991) TV episode .... Robinson Ashe Jr.
  77. "The Young Riders" (1 episode, 1991)
        - Kansas (1991) TV episode
  78. Nero come il cuore (1991) (TV)
    ... aka Black as the Heart (International: English title)
  79. A Time to Die (1991) .... Captain Ralph Phipps
  80. "MacGyver" .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines (1 episode, 1990)
        - Tough Boys (1990) TV episode .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines
  81. "21 Jump Street" .... Ben (1 episode, 1990)
        - La Bizca (1990) TV episode .... Ben
  82. Bad Jim (1990) .... July

  83. "Generations" (1989) TV series .... Dr. Daniel Reubens (unknown episodes, 1989-1991)
  84. "Beauty and the Beast" .... Cleon Manning (3 episodes, 1989)
        - Nevermore (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Though Lovers Be Lost: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Ceremony of Innocence (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
  85. "Amen" .... Sgt. Burke (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Sergeant in Arms (1989) TV episode .... Sgt. Burke
        - She's in the Army Now: Part 2 (1989) TV episode .... Sgt. Burke
  86. "A Different World" .... Clinton Reese (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Answered Prayers (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
        - Great Expectations (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
  87. Crack House (1989) .... Lt. Johnson
  88. The Banker (1989) .... Lloyd
  89. Night Visitor (1989) .... Captain Crane
    ... aka Never Cry Devil
  90. Miami Cops (1989)
    ... aka Miami Cops (USA: video title)
  91. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Maj. Kevin Cooper (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) TV episode .... Maj. Kevin Cooper
  92. Party Line (1988) .... Captain Barnes
  93. "Cadets" (1988) TV series .... Sergeant Matt Gideon
  94. Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988) .... Lt. Doniger
  95. Maniac Cop (1988) .... Commissioner Pike
  96. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Jason Ruigh (1 episode, 1988)
        - Daddy Can't Read (1988) TV episode .... Jason Ruigh
  97. La vendetta (1988) .... Officer Kelly
    ... aka Getting Even (USA: video title)
  98. "Outlaws" .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams (11 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - Jackpot (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Hardcase (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Independents (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Pursued (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Potboiler (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
          (6 more)
  99. Jocks (1986) .... Chip Williams
    ... aka Physical Lesson (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Road Trip (USA)
  100. Opposing Force (1986) .... Stafford
    ... aka Hell Camp (Australia)
    ... aka Hellcamp
  101. The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV) .... Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
    ... aka Operation Fire (Europe: English title: video box title)
  102. Outlaws (1986) (TV) .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
  103. "A.D." (1985) TV mini-series .... Serpenius
    ... aka "A.D. - Anno Domini"
  104. City Heat (1984) .... Dehl Swift
  105. The Baron and the Kid (1984) (TV) .... Frosty
  106. Killpoint (1984) .... Agent Bill Bryant
  107. "Masquerade" .... Mean Willy (1 episode, 1983)
        - Pilot (1983) TV episode .... Mean Willy
  108. The Big Score (1983) .... Gordon
  109. Young Warriors (1983) .... Sergeant John Austin
    ... aka The Graduates of Malibu High (USA)
  110. "Magnum, P.I." .... Peter Jordan (1 episode, 1983)
        - Two Birds of a Feather (1983) TV episode .... Peter Jordan
  111. Just an Overnight Guest (1983) (TV) .... Matt
    ... aka Wonderworks: Just an Overnight Guest (USA: series title)
  112. One Down, Two to Go (1982) .... Ralph
  113. Q (1982) .... Powell
    ... aka Q: The Winged Serpent
    ... aka Serpent
    ... aka The Winged Serpent
  114. An Eye for an Eye (1981) .... Capt. Stevens
  115. Inchon (1981) .... Sgt. Augustus Henderson
  116. "CHiPs" .... Sgt. Aikens (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka "CHiPs Patrol" (USA: syndication title)
        - Sharks (1981) TV episode .... Sgt. Aikens
  117. "The Love Boat" .... Dave Williams (2 episodes, 1980)
        - The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Affair: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Dave Williams
        - The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Affair: Part 2 (1980) TV episode .... Dave Williams
  118. Gypsy Angels (1980) .... Dr. Carlson

  119. Day of the Assassin (1979) .... Fessler
    ... aka El día de los asesinos (Spain)
  120. Game for Vultures (1979) .... Gideon Marunga
  121. Escape to Athena (1979) .... Nat Judson
  122. Portrait of a Hitman (1977) .... Coco Morrell
    ... aka Jim Buck
    ... aka The Last Contract
  123. "Roots" .... Sam Bennett (2 episodes, 1977)
        - Part Eight (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
        - Part Nine (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
  124. Diamonds (1975) .... Archie
    ... aka Diamond Shaft
    ... aka Yahlumim (Israel: Hebrew title)
  125. Man Friday (1975) .... Friday
  126. Earthquake (1974) .... Miles Quade
  127. "Shaft" .... John Shaft (7 episodes, 1973-1974)
        - The Murder Machine (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
        - The Capricorn Murders (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
        - Cop Killer (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
        - The Kidnapping (1973) TV episode .... John Shaft
        - Hit-Run (1973) TV episode .... John Shaft
          (2 more)
  128. Shaft in Africa (1973) .... John Shaft
  129. Charley One-Eye (1973) .... The Black Man
  130. Firehouse (1973) (TV) .... Shelly Forsythe
  131. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) .... John Shaft
  132. Embassy (1972) .... Richard 'Dick' Shannon
    ... aka Target: Embassy
  133. Shaft (1971) .... John Shaft
  134. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970) .... Interracial Couple
    ... aka A Very Candid Camera (USA)
    ... aka Que dice a una mujer desnuda? (USA: Spanish title)
Self:
  1. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Ebony Fashion Fair: 50 Years of Style (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  3. 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  4. "The Turn On" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #2.1 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... John Shaft
  6. 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  7. The John H. Johnson Story (2005) (TV) .... Host/Narrator
  8. "Negermagasinet" .... Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka "Negermagasinet i USA" (Denmark: second season title)
        - Richard Roundtree (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
  9. "Ultimate Film Fanatic" (2004) TV series .... Himself - Judge (unknown episodes, 2004)
  10. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  12. Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  13. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002) (TV) .... Narrator
  14. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Host
  15. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) (TV) .... Host
  16. "I Love 1970's" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - I Love 1971 (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  17. "Y2K: A World in Crisis" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself
  18. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (Narrator) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Pam Grier (1999) TV episode .... Himself (Narrator)
  19. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Surperfly: Ron O'Neal Story (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "Wild On..." .... Himself - Actor (1 episode)
        - Wild on Jamaica (????) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
  21. Cop Files (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  22. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994) (TV) .... Himself

  23. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 23 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Guest Appearance

  24. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode dated 28 December 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  25. Circus of the Stars #2 (1977) (TV) .... Performer
  26. "Celebrity Tennis" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  27. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (3 episodes, 1972-1974)
        - Episode dated 18 November 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 3 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 29 May 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  28. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka "Dinah! & Friends"
        - Episode dated 30 October 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  29. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
    ... aka "The Dean Martin Comedy Hour" (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 15 February 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "New York, New York" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  31. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action
  32. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1971)
    ... aka "The Best of Carson" (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 14 July 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 July 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  33. Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location (1971) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  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"
        - Horny Biker Babes, Horny Shrinks, and Horny Zombies (1995) TV episode .... Harry Reams
        - Episode dated 24 September 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Harry Reams
        - Episode dated 16 July 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Lloyd


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