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Richard Roundtree

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Overview

Mini Biography:
Richard Roundtree was a leading man in many "blaxploitation" movies in the 1970s... more
Trivia:
Son, John James, b. 3 November 1998. more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Cheadle + Poitier Named Among The Kings Of Cool (From WENN. 4 July 2008, 10:27 AM, PDT)
Snipes Slams Shaft (From WENN. 17 August 2000)

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. This Bitter Earth (2009) (post-production) .... Grady
  2. Retreat! (2008) (post-production) .... Sgt. Henshaw
  3. Ladies of the House (2008) (TV) (post-production) .... Stan
  4. Set Apart (2008) (post-production) .... J.T.

  5. Speed Racer (2008) .... Ben Burns
    ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  6. Point of Entry (2007) (TV) .... Det. Miles Porter
    ... aka Panic Button (USA: alternative title)
  7. "Lincoln Heights" .... Coleman Bradshaw (2 episodes, 2007)
        - The Old Man and the G (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
        - House Arrest (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
  8. Final Approach (2007) (TV) .... Gary Markash
  9. "Heroes" .... Charles Deveaux (5 episodes, 2006-2007)
    ... aka Heroes: Villains (USA: promotional title)
        - Unaired Premiere Episode (2007) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - 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
  10. All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) .... El Doctor
  11. "Close to Home" .... Cyrus Carter (1 episode, 2006)
        - Prodigal Son (2006) TV episode .... Cyrus Carter
  12. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Oakley Drive-In Owner
  13. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Donald Burke (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Am a Tree (2006) TV episode .... Donald Burke
  14. "Blade: The Series" .... Older Robert Brooks (1 episode, 2006)
        - Sacrifice (2006) TV episode .... Older Robert Brooks
  15. Wild Seven (2006) .... Lee Marvin
  16. Painkiller Jane (2005) (TV) .... Colonel Watts
  17. "The Closer" .... Col. D.B. Walter (1 episode, 2005)
        - Show Yourself (2005) TV episode .... Col. D.B. Walter
  18. "Desperate Housewives" .... Mr. Shaw (6 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
        - Running to Stand Still (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
          (1 more)
  19. Brick (2005) .... Assistant V.P. Gary Trueman
  20. Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) .... Tahsi
  21. "Alias" .... Brill (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Blood Ties (2004) TV episode .... Brill
        - Breaking Point (2003) TV episode .... Brill
  22. "1-800-Missing" .... Sam Haslett (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Missing (UK) (USA: second season title)
        - Father Figure (2003) TV episode .... Sam Haslett
  23. Vegas Vampires (2003)
    ... aka Vegas Vampires (USA: DVD title)
  24. Men Cry in the Dark (2003) (V)
  25. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Oliver Travers (unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
  26. Boat Trip (2002) .... Felicia's Dad
    ... aka Boat Trip (Germany)
  27. Al's Lads (2002) .... Boom-Boom
    ... aka Capone's Boys (USA)
  28. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Jack Blackburn
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
  29. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Nate Khane (2 episodes, 2001)
        - La Gran Pelea (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
        - Ansiedad (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
  30. Corky Romano (2001) .... Howard Shuster
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
  31. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) .... M.O.
  32. "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)
  33. Shoot! (2001)
  34. Antitrust (2001) .... Lyle Barton
    ... aka Conspiracy.com (Europe: English title)
  35. Shaft (2000) .... Uncle John Shaft
    ... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)

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

  78. "Generations" (1989) TV series .... Dr. Daniel Reubens (unknown episodes, 1989-1991)
  79. "Beauty and the Beast" .... Cleon Manning (3 episodes, 1989)
        - Nevermore (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Though Lovers Be Lost (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Ceremony of Innocence (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
  80. "A Different World" .... Clinton Reese (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Answered Prayers (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
        - Great Expectations (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
  81. "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
  82. Crack House (1989) .... Lt. Johnson
  83. Night Visitor (1989) .... Captain Crane
    ... aka Never Cry Devil
  84. The Banker (1989) .... Lloyd
  85. Miami Cops (1989)
    ... aka Miami Cops (USA: video title)
  86. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Maj. Kevin Cooper (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) TV episode .... Maj. Kevin Cooper
  87. Party Line (1988) .... Captain Barnes
  88. "Cadets" (1988) TV series .... Sergeant Matt Gideon
  89. Maniac Cop (1988) .... Commissioner Pike
  90. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Jason Ruigh (1 episode, 1988)
        - Daddy Can't Read (1988) TV episode .... Jason Ruigh
  91. Vendetta, La (1988) .... Officer Kelly
    ... aka Getting Even (USA: video title)
  92. Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988) .... Lt. Doniger
  93. Jocks (1987) .... Chip Williams
    ... aka Physical Lesson (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Road Trip (USA)
  94. "Outlaws" (1986) TV series .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams (unknown episodes)
  95. Opposing Force (1986) .... Stafford
    ... aka Hellcamp
  96. The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV) .... Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
    ... aka Operation Fire (Europe: English title: video box title)
  97. Outlaws (1986) (TV) .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
  98. "A.D." (1985) TV mini-series .... Serpenius
    ... aka A.D. - Anno Domini
  99. City Heat (1984) .... Dehl Swift
  100. The Baron and the Kid (1984) (TV) .... Frosty
  101. Killpoint (1984) .... Agent Bill Bryant
  102. "Masquerade" .... Mean Willy (1 episode, 1983)
        - Pilot (1983) TV episode .... Mean Willy
  103. The Big Score (1983) .... Gordon
  104. Young Warriors (1983) .... Sergeant John Austin
    ... aka The Graduates of Malibu High (USA)
  105. "Magnum, P.I." .... Peter Jordan (1 episode, 1983)
        - Two Birds of a Feather (1983) TV episode .... Peter Jordan
  106. Just an Overnight Guest (1983) (TV) .... Matt
  107. One Down, Two to Go (1982) .... Ralph
  108. Q (1982) .... Sergeant Powell
    ... aka Q: The Winged Serpent
    ... aka Serpent
    ... aka The Winged Serpent
  109. An Eye for an Eye (1981) .... Capt. Stevens
  110. Inchon (1981) .... Sgt. Augustus Henderson
  111. "CHiPs" .... Sgt. Aikens (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
        - Sharks (1981) TV episode .... Sgt. Aikens
  112. "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
  113. Gypsy Angels (1980) .... Dr. Carlson

  114. Day of the Assassin (1979) .... Fessler
    ... aka Día de los asesinos, El (Spain)
  115. A Game for Vultures (1979) .... Gideon Marunga
  116. Escape to Athena (1979) .... Nat Judson
  117. Portrait of a Hitman (1977) .... Coco Morrell
    ... aka Jim Buck
    ... aka The Last Contract
  118. "Roots" .... Sam Bennett (2 episodes, 1977)
        - Part Eight (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
        - Part Nine (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
  119. Diamonds (1975) .... Archie
    ... aka Diamond Shaft
    ... aka Yahlumim (Israel: Hebrew title)
  120. Man Friday (1975) .... Friday
  121. Earthquake (1974) .... Miles Quade
  122. "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)
  123. Shaft in Africa (1973) .... John Shaft
  124. Charley One-Eye (1973) .... The Black Man
  125. Firehouse (1973) (TV) .... Shelly Forsythe
  126. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) .... John Shaft
  127. Embassy (1972) .... Richard 'Dick' Shannon
    ... aka Target: Embassy
  128. Shaft (1971) .... John Shaft
  129. 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. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... John Shaft
  4. 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  5. The John H. Johnson Story (2005) (TV) .... Host/Narrator
  6. "Negermagasinet" .... Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Negermagasinet i USA (Denmark: second season title)
        - Richard Roundtree (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
  7. "Ultimate Film Fanatic" (2004) TV series .... Himself - Judge (unknown episodes, 2004)
  8. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  11. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002) (TV) .... Narrator
  12. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Host
  13. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) (TV) .... Host
  14. "I Love 1970's" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - I Love 1971 (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  15. "Y2K: A World in Crisis" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself
  16. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (Narrator) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Pam Grier (1999) TV episode .... Himself (Narrator)
  17. "Wild On..." .... Himself - Actor (1 episode)
        - Wild on Jamaica (????) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
  18. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Surperfly: Ron O'Neal Story (????) TV episode .... Himself
  19. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  20. Cop Files (1993) (TV) .... Himself

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

  22. Circus of the Stars #2 (1977) (TV) .... Performer
  23. "Celebrity Tennis" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "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
  25. "New York, New York" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  26. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action
  27. "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
  28. 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


Additional Details

Other Works:
TV commercial for Reebok (1996) more
Publicity Listings:
2 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
Genres:
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