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Richard Roundtree,1970s

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The actor, who has died aged 81, became the first black action hero when he shot to stardom in the 1971 blaxploitation crime thriller

Richard Roundtree was an American actor. He is noted as being 'the first black action hero' for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film

The “Shaft” star was a pioneer for other black filmmakers and performers.

Richard Roundtree, an icon of Blaxploitation film who starred as detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks’ 1971 action thriller, has died. He was 81 years old. https://t.co/QnMLR328k1

Richard "Shaft" Roundtree (young)

Richard Roundtree: Shaft

Richard Roundtree in Being Mary Jane (2013)

Roundtree was best known for playing the iconic private investigator John Shaft in the 1971 movie "Shaft" and its sequels.