Richard Roundtree is an American actor and former model. Roundtree is 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.

How old is the original shaft?

Roundtree played the iconic private eye for three films as well as a TV show, with the first Shaft film released in 1971, and the two sequels in 1972 and 1973. The Shaft television series aired on CBS back from 1973 to 1974.

Where is Richard Roundtree parents from?

Richard Roundtree was born in New Rochelle, New York on July 9, 1942 to parents John and Kathryn Roundtree.