“Artists & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency told PEOPLE in a statement. “His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment ...

Samuel L. Jackson and Gabrielle Union were among those paying tribute to Richard Roundtree in the wake of his death this week. The actor, best known for his portrayal of Detective John Shaft in the ...

Richard Roundtree, the actor considered to be one of the first Black action heroes for his portrayal of private eye John Shaft, “the cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about,” died Tuesday ...

Richard Roundtree, known for his role as Shaft in the series of films, died at the age of 81. The actor has left a legacy in both film and television for generations to come. Roundtree made his debut ...

"His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I'm sure a lotta y'all's, too," Jackson wrote in part, while Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and more also honored the actor on social ...

Daniel is a University of Louisville graduate with an English degree, a sizable collection of Blu-rays, books, records, and a love of hiking. Richard Roundtree's portrayal of Shaft broke barriers and ...

Richard Roundtree, the American actor best known for his roles in the Shaft film franchise, has died aged 81. His manager, Patrick McMinn, said Roundtree was surrounded by his family in his Los ...

LOS ANGELES – Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was 81. Roundtree's ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Now, don’t get me wrong. John Shaft didn’t wear a cape or anything like that. But, here was a ...