Richard Roundtree, the actor who redefined African American masculinity in the movies when he played the title role in “Shaft,” one of the first Black action heroes, died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 81. His manager, Patrick McMinn, said the cause was pancreatic cancer, which had been diagnosed two months … Read more
Richard Roundtree, the “Shaft” star who was a pioneer for other black filmmakers and performers, has died. He was 81. Roundtree passed away Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, his manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter. The Post has contacted reps for Roundtree for comment. Roundtree struggled with his health over … Read more
Their on-screen smooch’s first take was fake. Jane Fonda had a kissing scene with Richard Roundtree in the comedy “Moving On,” released March 17. Although the octogenarian co-stars were happy to lock lips, and eventually did, there were complications at first. “The funny thing was that when that makeout scene came up in the movie, when … Read more