Richard Roundtree: Remembering the Iconic "Shaft" Star

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Richard Roundtree was an iconic actor who played the role of John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and its sequels.

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He was born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York.

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He continued to act in films and television shows throughout his career, including the 2000 remake of Shaft.

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Richard Roundtree: Remembering the Iconic "Shaft" Star

Richard Roundtree was an iconic actor who played the role of John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and its sequels.

He was born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York.

He continued to act in films and television shows throughout his career, including the 2000 remake of Shaft.

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