Richard Roundtree
Richard 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.
He reprised the role of Shaft in the movie Shaft (2019), starring Samuel L. Jackson.
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Richard Roundtree Movies
Discover the best Richard Roundtree movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Richard Roundtree ranked by year and score.
1
Thelma (2024)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
A ninety-three-year-old widow becomes the target of a sophisticated phone scam, losing her savings to a con artist posing as her grandson. Rather than accept her fate, Thelma transforms into...
Score
6.9
2
Moving On (2023)
Comedy
Drama
A funeral brings two estranged friends face to face after years apart. As they trade memories of their departed companion, a shared grievance surfaces: the man who married their friend...
Score
5.9
3
Speed Racer (2008)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Born into a family that breathes motor oil and asphalt, Speed Racer has always seen racing as something sacred. But when shadowy corporate interests are revealed to have orchestrated his...
Score
6.3
4
Brick (2006)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
When his ex-girlfriend vanishes without a trace, a quiet high schooler descends into the shadowy social hierarchies of his campus, navigating drug dealers, fixers, and fabricated identities. Written and directed...
Score
6.8
5
Se7en (1995)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
A veteran detective counting down the days to retirement and his brash, idealistic new partner find themselves tracking a killer who treats the seven deadly sins as a blueprint. Each...
Score
8.4
6
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
Action
Adventure
Crime
After his partner is gunned down by drug traffickers, Sean Kane's grief tips into rage that costs him his badge on the San Francisco narcotics squad. Cut loose from the...
Score
5.2
7
Earthquake (1974)
Action
Drama
Thriller
Los Angeles has never looked more fragile than in this 1974 disaster epic, where the San Andreas Fault stops being a geological footnote and starts being a death sentence. A...
Score
6.1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Richard Roundtree?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Richard Roundtree are Thelma, Moving On, and Speed Racer.
How many movies and TV shows has Richard Roundtree starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles starring Richard Roundtree, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Richard Roundtree worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Richard Roundtree maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.