Often heralded as the first Black action hero, Roundtree shot to superstardom with his portrayal of private eye and smooth lady’s man John Shaft in 1971's "Shaft."
Often heralded as the first Black action hero, Roundtree shot to superstardom with his portrayal of private eye and smooth lady’s man John Shaft in 1971's Shaft.
Richard Roundtree death: Shaft actor dies aged 81
Richard Roundtree appreciation: The long shadow of 'Shaft,' cast
Richard Roundtree appreciation: The long shadow of 'Shaft,' cast
Richard Roundtree dead: 'Shaft,' 'Roots' star dies at 81
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Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' actor, has died at age 81
Richard Roundtree Dies: 'Shaft' Star Was 81
Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' actor, has died at age 81
Movie icon Richard Roundtree of Shaft dies at 81 due to cancer
Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81
Richard Roundtree death: Samuel L Jackson leads tributes to
Richard Roundtree, the star of the 1970s “Shaft” film franchise
