Shaft star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, dies at 81 - The Globe and Mail

Roundtree’s Shaft was part of a change in how Black movies were viewed in Hollywood

Richard Roundtree Dead at 81: 'Shaft,' 'Roots,' 'Chicago Fire

Shaft roundtree hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Shaft Actor Richard Roundtree Is Dead At 81

Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree Dead at 81

Shaft film hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the 'first Black action

Actor Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81

Bertie Bowman, revered aide who got start sweeping Capitol steps

Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action

Shaft actor Richard Roundtree dies aged 81 of pancreatic cancer

Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81