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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- The Mentalist (2008) as Floyd Benton
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Donald Burke
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Mr. Shaw
- The Love Boat (1977) as Dave Wilbur
- The Closer (2005) as Col. D.B. Walter
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Kevin Cooper
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Heroes (2006) as Charles Deveaux
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Robinson Ashe Jr.
- MacGyver (1985) as R.T. Hines
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Peter Jordan
- Se7en (1995) as Talbot
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Ben Halley
- Private Practice (2007) as Raymond McCray
- Django Unchained (2012) Thanks
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Don Bennett
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Ira Menday
- Renegade (1992) Cast
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Murray
- Profiler (1996) as Det. James Henegar
- A Different World (1987) as Clinton Reese
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Mumford
- Close to Home (2005) as Cyrus Carter
- Star (2016) as Charles Floyd
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Dr. Saunders
- Family Reunion (2019) as Grandpa
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as General (uncredited)
- Dream On (1990) as Dr. Charles
- Roots (1977) as Sam Bennett
- CHiPs (1977) as Sgt. Aikens
- Speed Racer (2008) as Ben Burns
- Amen (1986) Cast
- Being Mary Jane (2013) as Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Alias (2001) as Brill
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Most-watched Richard Roundtree films currently: Se7en (1995), Django Unchained (2012), Speed Racer (2008), George of the Jungle (1997), Shaft (2000).
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Selected TV credits: The Mentalist (2008), Grey's Anatomy (2005), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Chicago Fire (2012), Desperate Housewives (2004).
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