Where to watch Richard Roundtree in the UK
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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 Chur…
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- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Donald Burke
- The Mentalist (2008) as Floyd Benton
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Mr. Shaw
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Robinson Ashe Jr.
- The Closer (2005) as Col. D.B. Walter
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Kevin Cooper
- Heroes (2006) as Charles Deveaux
- The Love Boat (1977) as Dave Wilbur
- MacGyver (1985) as R.T. Hines
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Peter Jordan
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Ira Menday
- Private Practice (2007) as Raymond McCray
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Murray
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Ben Halley
- Renegade (1992) Cast
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Don Bennett
- Se7en (1995) as Talbot
- Close to Home (2005) as Cyrus Carter
- A Different World (1987) as Clinton Reese
- Profiler (1996) as Det. James Henegar
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Mumford
- Django Unchained (2012) Thanks
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Star (2016) as Charles Floyd
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as General (uncredited)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Dr. Saunders
- Dream On (1990) as Dr. Charles
- CHiPs (1977) as Sgt. Aikens
- George of the Jungle (1997) as Kwame
- Roots (1977) as Sam Bennett
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Amen (1986) Cast
- Family Reunion (2019) as Grandpa
- Alias (2001) as Brill
- Speed Racer (2008) as Ben Burns
- Blade: The Series (2006) Cast
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Most-watched Richard Roundtree films currently: Se7en (1995), Django Unchained (2012), George of the Jungle (1997), Speed Racer (2008), Shaft (2000).
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Selected TV credits: Grey's Anatomy (2005), The Mentalist (2008), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Chicago Fire (2012), Desperate Housewives (2004).
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