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Richard Roundtree

1942 - 2023

Richard Roundtree  American Actor

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Relationships

Richard Roundtree was previously married to Karen Ciernia (1980 - 1998) and Mary Jane Grant (1963 - 1968).

Richard Roundtree was in relationships with Thorne Maxwell (1977), Cathy Lee Crosby (1974 - 1977) and Freda Payne (1970 - 1973).

Richard Roundtree had encounters with Emilie Blake Walker (1971) and Hope Clarke (1971).

About

American Actor Richard Roundtree was born Richard Arnold Roundtree on 9th July, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, USA and passed away on 24th Oct 2023 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 81. He is most remembered for his roles as John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation crime action thriller film Shaft and four of its subsequent sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), its 2000 sequel film and its 2019 sequel film, as well as the eponymous television series (1973-1974), Sam Bennett in the ABC epic drama miniseries Roots, Dr. Daniel Reubens in the NBC daytime soap opera Generations, Mr. Kwame in the 1997 comedy film George of the Jungle, and Mr. Shaw in the ABC comedy-drama mystery series Desperate Housewives. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

Richard Roundtree was in an on-screen matchup with Rosalind Miles in Shaft's Big Score! (1972).

Richard Roundtree is a member of the following lists: Actors from New York, American film actors and American television actors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married218 years11 years, 6 months5 years
Dating346 years, 1 month17 years, 4 months3 years
Encounter253 years53 years-
Total753 years25 years, 10 months3 years

Details

First NameRichard
Middle NameArnold
Last NameRoundtree
Full Name at BirthRichard Arnold Roundtree
Alternative NameRichard, Richard Arnold Roundtree, Richard Roundtree
Birthday9th July, 1942
BirthplaceNew Rochelle, New York, USA
Died24th October, 2023
Place of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of DeathPancreatic Cancer
Height6' 3" (191 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Zodiac SignCancer
SexualityStraight
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolNew Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, New York, United States (1961)
UniversitySouthern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Occupation TextActor, former Model
OccupationActor
Claim to Famehis roles as John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation crime action thriller film Shaft and four of its subsequent sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), its 2000 sequel film and its 2019 sequel film, as well as the eponymous television series (1973-1974), Sam Bennett in the ABC epic drama miniseries Roots, Dr. Daniel Reubens in the NBC daytime soap opera Generations, Mr. Kwame in the 1997 comedy film George of the Jungle, and Mr. Shaw in the ABC comedy-drama mystery series Desperate Housewives
Year(s) Active1970–present, 1963–present, 1963–2023
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Stone Manners Salners Agency
Brand EndorsementTV commercial for Reebok (1996)
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Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor and model, who was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), its 2000 sequel and its 2019 sequel, as well the eponymous television series (1973-1974). He was also known for his features in several TV series, including Roots, Generations, and Desperate Housewives.

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