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Richard Arnold Roundtree was born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York, to John Roundtree and Kathryn Watkins. Roundtree attended New Rochelle High School , where he graduated in 1961. [7] He subsequently attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois , [8] but eventually dropped out of college in 1963, in order to begin his acting career.
Richard Roundtree (1942-2023) was an American actor best known for his role as John Shaft in the blaxploitation film series. He also appeared in Roots, Outlaws, Family Reunion and other TV shows and movies.
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Oct 25, 2023 · The US actor, who starred in the Blaxploitation film franchise, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was praised by Samuel L Jackson and other colleagues for his impact on the industry and the genre.
Richard Roundtree broke ground with his role of detective John Shaft in 1970s Richard Roundtree, a US actor best known for his starring role in the Shaft film franchise, has died aged 81. He died ...
Oct 24, 2023 · Richard Roundtree, Suave Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81. In addition to playing the street-smart private eye, he was memorable in 'Roots,' 'Once Upon a Time …
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Oct 24, 2023 · Richard Arnold Roundtree was born on July 9, 1942 (some sources say 1937), in New Rochelle, N.Y., the son of John and Kathryn (Watkins) Roundtree. His parents were identified in the 1940 census as ...
Oct 25, 2023 · Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the "Shaft" film franchise, has died. The actor’s work as the powerful, unapologetic Black male lead in the ...
