‘Shaft’ actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81
October 25, 2023
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2:50Now Playing‘Shaft’ actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81
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as posted by the channelRichard Roundtree, the actor best known for his role in the original “Shaft” as the widely considered first Black action hero on the big screen, has died at 81. NBC’s Anne Thompson shares a look back at Roundtree’s influence on the industry for generations of Black actors.
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