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Often heralded as the first Black action hero, Roundtree shot to superstardom with his portrayal of private eye and smooth lady's man John Shaft in 1971's "Shaft."
Richard Roundtree, the actor known for his roles in "Shaft" and "Roots," died at age 81.
Richard Roundtree took on dramatic roles dealing with race relations in America and gained acceptance from white audiences. | Hollywood
Richard Roundtree's career in Hollywood spanned an impressive five decades, leaving a lasting legacy
Roundtree has the distinction of being among a handful of actors who enjoyed top billing with his first-ever screen credit.