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Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree's iconic career began while attending Southern Illinois University where he was on a football scholarship. After being spotted Richard signed with Johnson Publications to model in their Ebony Fashion Fair, touring 79 cities in 90 days. But rather than returning to school, Roundtree headed off to his home state of New York to ...
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Actor (152 credits)
Actor (152 credits)
2013-2019
Being Mary Jane
(TV Series)
Paul Patterson, Sr.
Paul Patterson, Sr.
- MOW Finale
(2019)
... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Tested
(2017)
... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Seen
(2017)
... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Destined
(2017)
... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Lost
(2017)
... Paul Patterson, Sr.
2017-2018
Star
(TV Series)
Charles Floyd
Charles Floyd
- Thirty Days to Famous
(2018)
... Charles Floyd
- Take It to Church
(2018)
... Charles Floyd
- Climax
(2017)
... Charles Floyd
- Faking It
(2017)
... Charles Floyd
- May the Best Manager Win
(2017)
... Charles Floyd
2015
The Player
(TV Series)
Judge Samuel Letts
Judge Samuel Letts
- A House Is Not a Home
(2015)
... Judge Samuel Letts
- The Norseman
(2015)
... Judge Samuel Letts
2015
Chicago Fire
(TV Series)
Wallace Boden, Sr.
Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Call It Paradise
(2015)
... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Three Bells
(2015)
... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Ambush Predator
(2015)
... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Let Him Die
(2015)
... Wallace Boden, Sr.
2009-2011
Diary of a Single Mom
(TV Series)
Lou Bailey / Mr. Bailey
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
2007-2009
Lincoln Heights
(TV Series)
Coleman Bradshaw
Coleman Bradshaw
- Home Again
(2009)
... Coleman Bradshaw
- The Old Man and the G
(2007)
... Coleman Bradshaw
- House Arrest
(2007)
... Coleman Bradshaw
2006-2007
Heroes
(TV Series)
Charles Deveaux
Charles Deveaux
- Chapter Nine: Cautionary Tales
(2007)
... Charles Deveaux (uncredited)
- 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
2004-2005
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Mr. Shaw
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
2004
Short Fuse: A Collection of Explosive Shorts
(Video)
(Shoot!)
2001
Resurrection Blvd.
(TV Series)
Nate Khane
Nate Khane
- La Gran Pelea
(2001)
... Nate Khane
- Ansiedad
(2001)
... Nate Khane
2000-2001
Soul Food
(TV Series)
Hardy Lester
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
1999
Rescue 77
(TV Series)
Captain Durfee
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
1998
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
(TV Series)
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
- The Fight
(1998)
... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
1997-1998
413 Hope St.
(TV Series)
Phil Thomas
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
1990-1996
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(TV Series)
Rev. Gordon Sims / Dr. Mumford
Rev. Gordon Sims / Dr. Mumford
- Hare Today...
(1996)
... Rev. Gordon Sims
- Clubba Hubba
(1990)
... Dr. Mumford
1996
Buddies
(TV Series)
Henry Carlisle
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
1992-1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
(TV Series)
Chester Cooper / Sergeant
Chester Cooper / Sergeant
- Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper
(1994)
... Chester Cooper
- Miracle in Oaktown
(1992)
... Sergeant (uncredited)
1991-1994
Roc
(TV Series)
Russell Emerson
Russell Emerson
- Brothers
(1994)
... Russell Emerson
- God Bless the Child
(1993)
... Russell Emerson
- Second Time Around
(1993)
... Russell Emerson
- Can't Help Loving That Man
(1991)
... Russell Emerson
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
(TV Series)
Robinson Ashe Jr.
Robinson Ashe Jr.
- Ashes to Ashes
(1991)
... Robinson Ashe Jr.
1989
Beauty and the Beast
(TV Series)
Cleon Manning
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
Sgt. Burke
- Sergeant in Arms
(1989)
... Sgt. Burke
- Thelma and the D.I.
(1989)
... Sgt. Burke
1989
A Different World
(TV Series)
Clinton Reese
Clinton Reese
- Answered Prayers
(1989)
... Clinton Reese
- Great Expectations
(1989)
... Clinton Reese
1988
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Maj. Kevin Cooper
Maj. Kevin Cooper
- The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel
(1988)
... Maj. Kevin Cooper
1986-1987
Outlaws
(TV Series)
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Birthday
(1987)
... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Jackpot
(1987)
... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Hardcase
(1987)
... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Independents
(1987)
... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Pursued
(1987)
... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
1985
A.D.
(TV Mini-Series)
Serpenius
Serpenius
- Part 5
(1985)
... Serpenius
- Part 4
(1985)
... Serpenius
- Part 3
(1985)
... Serpenius
- Part 2
(1985)
... Serpenius
- Part 1
(1985)
... Serpenius
1980
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Dave Wilbur
Dave Wilbur
- Kinfolk/Sis & the Slicker/Moonlight & Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 2
(1980)
... Dave Wilbur
- Kinfolk/Sis & the Slicker/Moonlight & Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 1
(1980)
... Dave Wilbur
1976
Freedom Is
(TV Movie)
(voice)
1973-1974
Shaft
(TV Series)
John Shaft
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
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (53 credits)
Self (53 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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TV commercial for Reebok (1996)Official Sites:
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[referring to Shaft (1971)] "Number one, it put me on the map . . . To this day that film still works . . . I was blessed."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 (1974) to an elderly senior citizen in Soul Food (2000), he has came to terms with the fact that he will always be known as Shaft. See more »Star Sign:
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