Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the "Shaft" film franchise, has died. He was 81. His manager, Patrick McMinn of McMinn Management and Artists & ...

Richard Roundtree lent his velvet voice and cool cat stride to one of the most influential action heroes of the 1970s. Who is the man that would risk his neck for his brother man? “Shaft” — Can you ...

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 ...

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 had a long and storied career, with over 150 credits and dozens of characters. But sometimes an actor needs but one role to make history. Roundtree had John Shaft. He played the ...

Lead Shaft actor Richard Roundtree passed away at 81 after a battle with cancer. Roundtree was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two months ago. The actor passed away on Monday, surrounded by his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the “Shaft” film franchise, has died after a ...

Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the “Shaft” film franchise, has died after a battle with cancer at age 81. His manager, Patrick McMinn of McMinn ...

Richard Roundtree, the actor who redefined African American masculinity in the movies when he played the title role in “Shaft,” one of the first Black action heroes, died Tuesday at his home in Los ...