Richard Roundtree - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 09, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Age | 83 |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Richard Roundtree's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying John Shaft in the 'Shaft' film series. |
Intro
Richard Roundtree was an American actor and former model best known for his role as private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film 'Shaft' and its sequels. He was considered a trailblazer for African American actors in Hollywood, especially in action movies.
Early Life & Background
Richard Roundtree was born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York. He attended New Rochelle High School, where he played football, and later attended Southern Illinois University, though he left college to pursue a modeling and then acting career.
Career Highlights
- 'Shaft' (1971) – his breakout role as John Shaft, widely credited as the first Black action hero in American cinema.
- Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1972 for 'Shaft'.
- Reprised his iconic role in 'Shaft's Big Score!' (1972), 'Shaft in Africa' (1973), the 2000 film 'Shaft', and the 2019 sequel.
- Appeared in numerous film and TV productions, including 'Roots' (1977 miniseries), 'Se7en' (1995), and shows like 'Desperate Housewives', 'Generations', and 'Being Mary Jane'.
Trivia
- Was a model before becoming an actor, working with the Ebony Fashion Fair.
- Often credited as a pioneer of 'Blaxploitation' cinema.
- Diagnosed with and survived breast cancer in 1993, raising awareness for male breast cancer.
FAQs
People also ask
Richard Roundtree is 83 years old.
Richard Roundtree was born the 9 July 1942.
New Rochelle, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 9th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 9, 1942, Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in Amsterdam to escape Nazi persecution. They were later joined by four other Jewish individuals in the secret annex.
- Day of the week: July 9th, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle
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