Acting
Richard Roundtree
Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He is noted as being "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, and its four sequels, released between 1972 and 2019. For his performance in the original film, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1972. Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. His family hosted a memorial service for him at Saint Catherine African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Rochelle, New York on February 17, 2024.
Acting
- 2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventGrandpa1 ep.
- 2019Family ReunionGrandpa6 ep.
- 2016StarCharles Floyd5 ep.
- 2016Lethal WeaponDon Bennett1 ep.
- 2015The PlayerSamuel Letts2 ep.
- 2013Being Mary JanePaul Patterson, Sr.51 ep.
- 2012Chicago FireWallace Boden, Sr.4 ep.
- 2007Lincoln Heights1 ep.
- 2006HeroesCharles Deveaux5 ep.
- 2006Blade: The Series1 ep.
- 2005Close to HomeCyrus Carter1 ep.
- 2005The CloserCol. D.B. Walter1 ep.
- 2004Desperate HousewivesMr. Shaw5 ep.
- 2002The Rise and Fall of Jim CrowSelf - Narrator (voice)4 ep.
- 2001AliasBrill2 ep.
- 2000Soul FoodHardy Lester6 ep.
- 1999Rescue 77Captain Durfee8 ep.
- 1997413 Hope St.Phil Thomas10 ep.
- 1996ProfilerDet. James Henegar1 ep.
- 1996BuddiesHenry Carlisle13 ep.
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Dr. Saunders1 ep.
- 1994MoscaciecaGray2 ep.
- 1993Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'Barracuda' Jim Barnes1 ep.
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperChester Cooper2 ep.
- 1992Renegade1 ep.
- 1992Vicki!Self1 ep.
- 1991RocRussell Emerson3 ep.
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDr. Mumford2 ep.
- 1987Beauty and the BeastCleon Manning4 ep.
- 1987A Different WorldClinton Reese2 ep.
- 1986OutlawsIsaiah 'Ice' McAdams12 ep.
- 1986Amen2 ep.
- 1985Hollywood Beat1 ep.
- 1985A.D.Serpenius5 ep.
- 1983MasqueradeMean Willy1 ep.
- 1977RootsSam Bennett1 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1973ShaftJohn Shaft7 ep.
- 1973The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2020Family ReunionGrandpa6 ep.
- 2020GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover EventGrandpa1 ep.
- 2018Lethal WeaponDon Bennett1 ep.
- 2017StarCharles Floyd5 ep.
- 2015The PlayerSamuel Letts2 ep.
- 2015Chicago FireWallace Boden, Sr.4 ep.
- 2012Private PracticeRaymond McCray1 ep.
- 2011The MentalistFloyd Benton1 ep.
- 2006HeroesCharles Deveaux6 ep.
- 2007Lincoln Heights1 ep.
- 2006Close to HomeCyrus Carter1 ep.
- 2006Grey's AnatomyDonald Burke1 ep.
- 2006Blade: The Series1 ep.
- 2005The CloserCol. D.B. Walter1 ep.
- 2004Desperate HousewivesMr. Shaw5 ep.
- 2003AliasBrill2 ep.
- 2000Soul FoodHardy Lester6 ep.
- 1998Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'Barracuda' Jim Barnes1 ep.
- 1997ProfilerDet. James Henegar1 ep.
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDr. Mumford2 ep.
- 1996Touched by an AngelMurray1 ep.
- 1995Dream OnDr. Charles1 ep.
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Dr. Saunders1 ep.
- 1994Renegade1 ep.
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperChester Cooper, General (uncredited)2 ep.
- 1993RocRussell Emerson3 ep.
- 1992Vicki!Self1 ep.
- 1992L.A. LawJudge Ira Menday1 ep.
- 1991Beverly Hills, 90210Robinson Ashe Jr.1 ep.
- 1990MacGyverR.T. Hines1 ep.
- 199021 Jump StreetBen Halley1 ep.
- 1989Beauty and the BeastCleon Manning4 ep.
- 1989Amen2 ep.
- 1989A Different WorldClinton Reese2 ep.
- 1988Murder, She WroteKevin Cooper1 ep.
- 1985Hollywood Beat1 ep.
- 1983MasqueradeMean Willy1 ep.
- 1983Magnum, P.I.Peter Jordan1 ep.
- 1981CHiPsSgt. Aikens1 ep.
- 1980The Love BoatDave Wilbur2 ep.
- 1972The Mike Douglas ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1977RootsSam Bennett1 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1974The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf1 ep.
- 1971The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf2 ep.
Also known as: Richard Arnold Roundtree