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, 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 ...

On October 24, 2023, the world lost one of the most influential figures in Black cinema: Richard Roundtree, who passed away at the age of 81 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The actor is, ...

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This week, the film world lost actor Richard Roundtree to pancreatic cancer. He was 81 years old. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "SHAFT") RICHARD ROUNDTREE: (As John Shaft) Where are my manners? I didn't even ...

It was a movie that grabbed one by the lapels from its opening scene: Roundtree as John Shaft gives a middle finger to a White cab driver as he illegally crosses a busy New York City intersection. It ...

Let’s get this verbal quiz underway. Raise your hand if you want to try this first question. Jayla? Question No. 1. Q: Who’s the black private dick that’s a sex machine to all the chicks? Many people ...

Richard Roundtree, an icon of Blaxploitation film who starred as detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks’ 1971 action thriller, died Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was ...