Richard Roundtree Bio, Wiki, Death, Age, height, Education, Networth, Family and More

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Richard Roundtree was an American actor, noted as being "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, and its four sequels, released between 1972 and 2019. For his performance in the original film, He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1972.

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How old was Richard Roundtree?

He was 81 years 3 Month(s) 15 day(s) old.

How tall was Richard Roundtree?

He was In feet: 6 feet 2 inch, In meter: 1.879m, In centimeter: 187.96cm and In inch: 74 inches tall.

Richard Roundtree Biography and Wiki:

He was a professional American Actor, Model. His nickname was the black action hero. Do you know? What was the Date of birth of Richard Roundtree? Where was born Richard Roundtree? He was born in New Rochelle, New York, United States on 09 July, 1942 (Thursday) . When die Richard Roundtree? Where die Richard Roundtree? How died Richard Roundtree? He died at Los Angeles, California, U.S. on 24 October, 2023 (Tuesday) for Pancreatic cancer. Everybody want to know that how much age of Richard Roundtree? Age of Richard Roundtree was 81 years 3 Month(s) 15 day(s) old. Every person searched that what is the Country, Nationality and Continent of Richard Roundtree? His Country name was United States, Nationality was American and Americas Continent. Always came question from mind that What religion does Richard Roundtree belong to? He belong to Christian Religion.

Richard Roundtree Height , Weight and Physical Stats:

Do you want to know about Physical Stats of Richard Roundtree? Then here is the right information for you. The Height of Richard Roundtree was In feet: 6 feet 2 inch, In meter: 1.879m, In centimeter: 187.96cm and In inch: 74 inches & Weight was 95 Kg. Also His eye color was Black. & hair color was Black.

Richard Roundtree Education:

Most of the people search on google for Where studied Richard Roundtree? Richard Roundtree studied from school- New Rochelle High School; universitiy- Southern Illinois University. What is Educational Qualification of Richard Roundtree? So for your kind information, His Educational Qualification was graduated.

Richard Roundtree Family & Relationship status:

As a Celebrity, many people search on google for His family information. So His father name was John Roundtree & mother name was Kathryn Roundtree. Also Richard Roundtree brother(s) name was John Roundtree Jr. If you need to know marital status of Richard Roundtree, He got married . His wife name was Mary Jane Grant ​(m. 1963; div. 1973) & Karen M. Ciernia (m. 1980; div. 1998). Also Richard Roundtree son(s) name was John James Roundtree and daughter(s) name was Kelli Roundtree, Morgan Roundtree, Tayler Roundtree.

Richard Roundtree Net worth & Luxury:

The most valuable thing, which you must need to know the Richard Roundtree Net Worth & Luxury information. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider: The Net Worth of Richard Roundtree was around 2 Million US dollars. Check the below table for more details about His Luxury information.

Career

He began his professional career around 1963. He began modeling in the Ebony Fashion Fair after being scouted by Eunice W. Johnson. After his modeling success with the Fashion Fair, Roundtree began modeling for such products as Johnson Products' Duke hair grease and Salem cigarettes. In 1967, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company. His first role while a part of the company was portraying boxing legend Jack Johnson in the company's production of The Great White Hope.

He was a leading man in early 1970s blaxploitation films, his best-known role being detective John Shaft in the action movie, Shaft (1971) and its sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). On television, he played the slave Sam Bennett in the 1977 television series Roots and Dr. Daniel Reubens on Generations from 1989 to 1991.

In 1997–1998, he had a leading role as Phil Thomas in the short-lived Fox ensemble drama, 413 Hope St. He portrayed Booker T. Washington in the 1999 television movie Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years.

Since 2005, he has appeared in the television series The Closer as Colonel D. B. Walter, U.S.M.C. (retired), the father of a sniper, and in Heroes as Simone's terminally ill father, Charles Deveaux. Next, Roundtree appeared as Eddie's father-in-law in episodes of Lincoln Heights. Most recently, he had a supporting role in the 2008 Speed Racer film as a racer-turned-commentator who is an icon and hero to Speed.

In 2019, he co-starred in the comedy film What Men Want, and returned to the role of John Shaft in Shaft, a sequel to the 2000 film.

Richard Roundtree Favorite Things:

Some of people want to know about Richard Roundtree's' hobbies and favorite things. Richard Roundtree's' hobbies was Football, photography, golf & also favourite foods was Indonesian foods. Finally Richard Roundtree favourite colors was Blue.

Richard Roundtree Social Media:

Many people finding that what was the real link of Social Media ( Twitter, Instagram ) of Richard Roundtree. Following table given His all real social media links.

FAQ:

What was the profession of Richard Roundtree?

His profession was Actor, Model.

Where was Richard Roundtree Born?

He was born in New Rochelle, New York, United States.

What was the Date of Death of Richard Roundtree?

The date of death was 24 October, 2023 (Tuesday) of Richard Roundtree.

What was the death of cause of Richard Roundtree?

Richard Roundtree death of cause was Pancreatic cancer.

What was the Date of Birth of Richard Roundtree?

The date of birth was 09 July, 1942 (Thursday) of Richard Roundtree.

Who are parents of Richard Roundtree?

His parents are John Roundtree & Kathryn Roundtree

Who are siblings of Richard Roundtree?

His siblings are John Roundtree Jr.

Who was wife of Richard Roundtree?

His wife name was Mary Jane Grant ​(m. 1963; div. 1973) & Karen M. Ciernia (m. 1980; div. 1998).

Who are childrens of Richard Roundtree?

His childrens are John James Roundtree & Kelli Roundtree, Morgan Roundtree, Tayler Roundtree

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