News about Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree, the actor who helped define cinematic cool with his iconic title role in Shaft and its sequels, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. The actor, who was often referred to as 'the first black hero,' appeared in the Shaft film, but he had a number of credits under his belt. John Shaft, the writer and composer-turned-filmmaker Gordon Parks' directed filmmaker and starring Isaac Hayes' classic soundtrack, appeared in 1971.

Richard Roundtree died on Tuesday afternoon, aged 81, following a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. The actor, who was described as 'the first black action hero,' spent a lifetime in front of the camera. He was undoubtedly best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and its four sequels.

Richard Roundtree's death on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 81 led to a slew of social media tributes for the Shaft actor. Samuel L. Jackson, who appeared alongside Roundtree in the final two films in the Shaft franchise, the sequel Shaft (2000), and the confusingly named 2019 sequel Shaft were among the celebrities paying tribute to the late actor. When serenading the veteran actor as the "best to ever do it," he posted a still from the previous film.'

Richard Roundtree, the actor who helped establish cinematic cool with his iconic title role in Shaft and its sequels, has died at the age of 81. According to Deadline, Roundtree died on Tuesday afternoon after a short bout of pancreatic cancer. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his family.

Brendan Fraser is expected to receive his first Oscar nomination for his role in The Whale, despite the actor's focus on a sequel that never was. Fraser recently revealed that he starred in George of the Jungle, based on the popular 1960s animated television series of the same name, with Fraser recently revealing himself in the role. The film, which also starred Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, and Richard Roundtree, earned $174 million from a $55 million budget, but Disney didn't appear to be concerned with paying him accordingly when they approached Fraser for a sequel.