‘Shaft’ actor Richard Roundtree dies at 81
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Richard 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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#actor #shaft
He set a fashion trend for men back then: turtleneck sweaters and leather coats/jackets Shaft wore, flew off the shelves, and onto the streets. He commanded grace, street smarts, and self-confidence through his characterization. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I can imagine Issac Hayes playing the Shaft theme when you arrived in Heaven.
The First Black Action Hero, Rest in Power 🖤☝
First, and the best.
So sad . One of the best yet most underrated actors of my lifetime. Such a giving and humble man . Rest in peace Richard. You will be missed by all but we are truly blessed to be able to watch your amazing work on screen forever. 🙏
Man looked incredible at 81.
Rest in power brother.
R.I.P. to the icon. Thanks 4 the memories Mr. Roundtree.
R.I.P. Mr. Roundtree. "They Say This Cat Shaft Is A Bad Mother- Shut Your Mouth But I'm Talking About Shaft And We Can Dig It"
Shame the low amount of views this is receiving.
The man was an icon and helped paved the way for many Black actors in Hollywood today.
R.I.P. Richard.
Give it a minute brother everybody's just trying to get by
A lot of Black actors before him taking what little parts were available opened the door. Richard and Sydney busted the door down
RIP. Thank you for doing us PROUD!!
Rip Richard Arnold Roundtree, you will be missed
Your comment made me cry. 😓😥
@t.lucalake8963 Your comment made me cry. 😢
@ExodusPessoa I'm sorry.
Sincere Blessings & Heartfelt Sympathy family of Shaft, Mr. Richard Roundtree. Since the 70's I grew up watching & dancing to the soundtrack. Awesome Great Actor in all areas. Rest In Heavenly Paradise. ⭐💯❤️🙌🏼🌾🪴🍂
I enjoyed Richard's movies, he was so gifted, great role model for our heritage ❤.
Shaft saved Hollywood from bankruptcy, something the media never mentions. RIP to Richard Roundtree a black american hero we needed on the big screen.
Generally speaking you are right, however it was MGM studio who was directly saved from bankruptcy.
We can dig it , R.I.P Mr Roundtree
RIP. He always risked his neck for his brother man, and was a cat that won't cop out, when there'a danger all about.
Shafted at 81 R.I.P
I wanted to be Shaft (complete with THAT THEME MUSIC) when I was little. Thank You for the inspiration. We can and still Dig It. Rest in Power
We all wanted to be this cool 70's black man!
I was a teenager and watched this show
Rest In Peace to the Foundational Black American legend Richard Roundtree aka Shaft✊🏿🇺🇸💪🏿🙏🏿🕊
Richard Roundtree thank you for all the movies and shows that you should with all of us rest in peace my brother and thank you so much every time a movie that you're in come on here to put a smile on my face and in my heart
R.I.P Legend G.O.A.T
RIP. Give my regard to your man, Isaac Hayes.
My mom took us kids to see Shaft...i feel in love with him every since....RIP SHAFT
RIH to a fine man and actor!
Richard Roundtree thank you for all the movies and shows that you shared with us rest in peace my brother all I have to do is flip a switch and I can watch you do your thing thank you
RIP Mr. Roundtree
Rest in peace gentle giant, condolences the family, fans are invited to organize tribute events and vintage cinema shows keeping the memory alive 😢😢😢
Condolences to the family
As a black kid in the 70's he was so cool🙂
Rip Mr Richard roundtree you are my favorite actor of all time 🙏🏿🙏🏿♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️😙🕊️😙🕊️😙🕊️😙🕊️😙🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️
RIP Richard Rountree thank you for paving the way for black people.
Rest Well Richard Roundtree
Thank you MR. ROUNDTREE FOR ALL THAT YOU DID.
Wow Carson Daly has really let himself go
May the original OG 🪦 RiP.
RIP Richard Roundtree a.k.a Shaft
In memory of shaft
Shaft and Rocky... Bruh started my engines. Full throttle.
Thank you for your example! Ase.
One of the best
Wow😢
🙋🏾♂️ Thank you sir!
We'll be seeing a remake in a minute. Who will they cast?
You forgot his role in Original Gangstas
Did anyone besides me watch him, on the soap opera Generations, and Roc's uncle on Fox: Roc yb show?
My condolences to his family for their loss. Revelation 21:3, 4
Can you dig it ? Rip
Richard was a great actor , blaixplo hero
Its a bit deceptive To say he was kool b4 people knew kool.. The 3 Stooges spoke of being cool on earlier black n white short films - Shemp
IF I WAS TEFLON STRONG WHO WOULD I BE
ANSWER : IM A PC AND ITS MY BIRTHDAY
ILL CUT YOU
ANY TROUBLE SHAFT?
A SICK FRIND HERE
HEY VINNY GET US A CAR WILL YA?
His privilege showing
he had a big "shaft"...lol
SO sad He was a handsome man even in older age . RIP Mr RoundTree