Richard Roundtree - Wikipedia
Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score!
Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 - NPR
2023年10月25日 · "This guy, he comes up out of the subway, he's walking down the streets of New York City and he's owning it," Lawrence said. Shaft was a new kind of figure in film, unapologetically Black...
A Goodbye to Shaft, Hollywood’s First ‘Bad’ Black Man: Richard ...
2023年10月25日 · Roundtree will be remembered for introducing filmgoers to a new breed of Black man, both dangerous and Don Juan. For Black audiences in particular, Shaft was the first in-your-face screen figure they could embrace for his uncompromised maleness.
Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 | Georgia Public ...
2023年10月25日 · "This guy, he comes up out of the subway, he's walking down the streets of New York City and he's owning it," Lawrence said. Shaft was a new kind of figure in film, unapologetically Black with swagger.
Richard Roundtree, Star Of 'Shaft,' Mourned After Passing
2023年10月24日 · Roundtree had John Shaft. He played the private dick across five movies and a TV show, in turn reshaping what Black masculinity looked like onscreen. On Tuesday Roundtree passed away after a...
Remembering Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star and pioneer for Black ... - NPR
2023年10月27日 · So for him to come out in such an aggressive role, it was one of the first times we'd ever seen a Black actor with that kind of aggression and power and wit and charm. It was a first, you...
Richard Roundtree Bio, Wiki, Death, Age, Wife, Movies, Shaft, Net..
Roundtree was a 2-time divorced man. Most recently, he was married to Karen M. Ciernia, with whom they tied the knot in September 1980, and divorced 18 years later (1998) due to unknown reasons.
Shaft (1971 film) - Wikipedia
The way Richard Roundtree portrayed Shaft created a Black male style that was so distinct and pervasive it became known as “swag”. After Shaft the representation of Black masculinity in American films was dramatically changed.
1971 | Ostriches, a Six-Foot-Tall Gay Duck and John Shaft
2017年3月9日 · John Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree, makes his way along West 42nd Street in the title sequence, under a memorable score by Isaac Hayes. He threads through a real-life demonstration against...
Richard Roundtree: Gabrielle Union, Carl Weathers & More Pay
2023年10月25日 · Richard Roundtree died and Hollywood is reacting to the news as they remember the late actor. Samuel L. Jackson was one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Roundtree having worked...
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