Richard Roundtree, the actor who played John Shaft, was a pioneer of “Blaxploitation” and a symbol of Black manhood, who passed away at the age of 81 after a career that included roles in landmark films and television shows.
Richard Roundtree, the actor who played John Shaft, was a pioneer of “Blaxploitation” and a symbol of Black manhood, who passed away at the age of 81 after a career that included roles in landmark films and television shows.