Richard Roundtree (1942 - 2023)

Richard Roundtree (1942 - 2023)

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First Published: September 1999
Editor's Note:
We are saddened to report the passing of Richard Roundtree on October 24, 2023 at the age of 81 from Pancreatic Cancer, ironically much like the cause of Breast Cancer with which he devoted much personal time!     

We were honored when Richard opened his home, photo albums and materials to allow us to create this, one of our first Working Actor Profiles in 1999. He was a class act then and remained throughout his prolific career. 
May he rest in peace!
Richard Roundtree | Working Actor

Richard Roundtree | Working Actor

Richard Roundtree | "Shaft" (1971)
Richard Roundtree | "Shaft" (1971)
Richard Roundtree w/Charles Cioffi | "Shaft" (1971)
Richard Roundtree | "Shaft in Africa" (1973)
Richard Roundtree | "Charley-One-Eye" (1973)
Richard Roundtree w/Barbara Hershey | "Diamonds" (1975)
Richard Roundtree, Robert Shaw, Barbara Hershey | "Diamonds" (1975)
Richard Roundtree | "Diamonds" (1975)
Richard Roundtree | "Man Friday" (1975)
Richard Roundtree, David Niven, Roger Moore, Sonny Bono | "Escape to Athena" (1979)
Richard Roundtree w/Ben Gazzara | "Inchon" (1981)
Richard Roundtree w/Laurence Olivier | "Inchon" (1981)
Richard Roundtree | "City Heat" (1984)
Richard Roundtree | "AD" (1985)
Richard Roundtree | "Maniac Cop" (1988)
Richard Roundtree | "McGyver" (1990)
Richard Roundtree w/Richard Dean Anderson | "McGyver" (1990)
Richard Roundtree, Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)**
Richard Roundtree  | "Se7en" (1995)
Richard Roundtree | "Being Mary Jane" (2013)*

Although with consistency being the benchmark for stardom in Hollywood, Richard Roundtree proved to be a star in every sense of the word. As a leading actor and co-star of over forty-five years, he established himself as a constant force with his stellar work in both feature films and television. And yet this "Working Actor" still fit the bill as his roles had varied and his appetite for continued acting assignments never wavered!

Discovering that he enjoyed the spotlight while on a football scholarship at Southern Illinois University, Richard signed with Johnson Publications to model in their annual Ebony Fashion Fair, touring 79 cities in 90 days- Roundtree then returned to New York his home state, began acting lessons and later became a member of New York's acclaimed Negro Ensemble Company. A succession of Off Broadway roles culminated in his starring role as Jack Johnson in "The Great White Hope".

Richard initially received international. fame starring as John Shaft: private detective and supercop hero in a trio of movies: “Shaft”, “Shaft in Africa”, and "Shaft's Big Score". He also starred in the 90 minute television series, "Shaft".

But Roundtree was just beginning to stretch his talents. He quickly moved on. to star in a number of films with some of Hollywood's most legendary actors. "City Heat” with Clint Eastwood, "Diamonds", with Robert Shaw, "Man Friday" with Peter O'Toole, "Game for Vultures" with Richard Harris, and "Inchon" with Laurence Olivier, naming just a few.

Richard's recent work has been just as impressive, having added the smash hit thriller "Seven" with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, and the critically acclaimed "Once Upon A Time...When We Were Colored" . Other recent features include “Steel” with basketball superstar Shaquile O’Neal and the highly successful "George of the Jungle" for Disney Pictures.

He was recently given an honor by being nominated by the NAACP for an IMAGE AWARD as Best Actor in a Drama Series for his work as Mr. Thomas on the highly acclaimed FOX series, 413 Hope Street.

Richard was seen earlier this year on CBS portraying Booker T. Washington in the top rated movie for television, "Having Our Say". Other television highlights have been the movies for television, "Christmas in Connecticut", directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the recent "Bonanza" MOW's for NBC, and playing Charles Dutton's gay Uncle on several episodes of "Roc". He has also starred as a regular on the series, "Outlaws" for CBS, "Buddies" for ABC, and "Rescue 77" for the WB network.

Richard devotes his time to projects concerning children and is an excellent photographer and an avid golfer. A recent grandfather, Richard makes his home in Agoura Hills, California, with his wife Karen, daughters Tayler-Marie, Morgan and his new son John James.

Richard Roundtree's advice to the aspiring actor:

Acting is a circle and you get what you put out. It requires a high degree of professionalism to keep the circle going. Being late; being unprepared; or not knowing your lines, breaks the circle.   

The stage prepares you for that degree of professionalism. People who have had a background in the theater automatically develop a work ethic that gives them that level of professionalism".

Lesson learned:   
Richard shared this anicdote which were added to our list of "Famous Quotes".   
While working in Lebanon on "Embassy" with Chuck Conners, Max von Sydow, and Broderick Crawford. Richard recalls being frustrated with the antics of an unprepared young actor. Seeing his frustration, Crawford took Roundtree aside and interjected,:

Whatever you do in this business; It's much easier than lifting heavy things!"

Representation

Agent

Stone Manners Salners Agency   
http://www.smsagency.com   
+1 323 655 1313 phone   
+1 323 389 1577 fax   
info@smsagency.com

Management

Contact: Patrick McMinn 805-379-8955   

McMinn Management 310-235-1464 / 805-379-8955

Richard Roundtree's Credits
 2023 Thelma   
 
 2023 Swedish Erotica (a comedy) (Short)   
Jeremiah
 2023 Collar - Directors Cut   
Reverend Alonzo Sparks

 2021-2022 Cherish the Day (TV Series)   
Mandeville 'MV' St. James

- That Makes Me Yours (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- Hearts Have Heartbeats (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James (credit only)
- Sands for Shores (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- Rivers Have Banks (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- That Make You Mine (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- Moon Has Beams (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- Rain Has Drops (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James
- Sun Has Shine (2021) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James

 2019-2022 Family Reunion (TV Series)   
Grandpa / Jeb McKellan / Jebidiah McKellan / ...

- Remember the New Beginning? (2022) ... Jebidiah McKellan
- Remember When the Raccoon Crashed the Wedding? (2022) ... Grandpa / Jeb McKellan / Jebidiah
- Remember When the Skye Fell? (2022) ... Jeb McKellan
- Remember My Funny Valentine? (2021) ... Grandpa
- Remember M'Dear's Roast? (2021) ... Grandpa
- Remember Cousin Kenya? (2020) ... Grandpa
- Remember Our Parents' Wedding? (2020) ... Grandpa
- Remember When Daddy Came Home? (2020) ... Grandpa
- A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) ... Grandpa
- Remember Grace Under Fire? (2019) ... Grandpa
- Remember Charlie Wilson? (2019) ... Grandpa
- Remember How This All Started? (2019) ... Grandpa
 
 2022/III Moving On  
Ralph

 2021 Sacrifice (TV Series)   
Ellis Shaw

- Sacrifice (2021) ... Ellis Shaw

 2019-2021 Family Reunion (TV Series)   
Grandpa

- Remember My Funny Valentine? (2021) ... Grandpa
- Remember M'Dear's Roast? (2021) ... Grandpa
 

 2020 Game On! A Comedy Crossover Event (TV Series)   
Grandpa

 2020 Swedish Erotica (a comedy) (Short)   
Jeremiah
 2019/II Duke   
J.T.
 2019 A Family Reunion Christmas (TV Movie)   
Grandpa
 2019 Shaft   
John Shaft, Sr.

 2013-2019 Being Mary Jane (TV Series)   
Paul Patterson, Sr.

- Becoming Pauletta (2019) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Tested (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Seen (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Destined (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Lost (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
 
 2019 What Men Want   
Skip Davis

 2018 Lethal Weapon (TV Series)   
Don Bennett

- A Whole Lotto Trouble (2018) ... Don Bennett

 2017-2018 Star (TV Series)   
Charles Floyd

- Thirty Days to Famous (2018) ... Charles Floyd
- Take It to Church (2018) ... Charles Floyd
- Climax (2017) ... Charles Floyd
- Faking It (2017) ... Charles Floyd
- May the Best Manager Win (2017) ... Charles Floyd
 2016 Retreat!   
Henshaw
 2015 Collar   
Reverend Alonzo Sparks

 2015 The Player (TV Series)   
Judge Samuel Letts

- A House Is Not a Home (2015) ... Judge Samuel Letts
- The Norseman (2015) ... Judge Samuel Letts

 2015 Chicago Fire (TV Series)   
Wallace Boden, Sr.

- Call It Paradise (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Three Bells (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Ambush Predator (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Let Him Die (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
 2014 Whatever She Wants (Video)   
Theodore Wolf
 2012 This Bitter Earth   
Grady

 2012 Private Practice (TV Series)   
Raymond McCray

- The Next Episode (2012) ... Raymond McCray
 2012 The Trial of Ben Barry (Short)   
Ben Barry
 2011 Go Beyond the Lens (Short)   
Guess

 2009-2011 Diary of a Single Mom (TV Series)   
Lou Bailey / Mr. Bailey

- Friday (2011) ... Lou Bailey
- Dream Cart (2011) ... Lou Bailey
- In the Meantime (2011) ... Mr. Bailey
- Aplomb (2010) ... Mr. Bailey
- The Gift of Rosary (2010) ... Lou Bailey
 

 2011 The Mentalist (TV Series)   
Floyd Benton

- Bloodsport (2011) ... Floyd Benton
 2010 Veil (Short)   
Michael Draden
 2010 The Confidant   
Claude

 2010 Meet the Browns (TV Series)   
Frank

- Meet the Anniversary (2010) ... Frank
 2009 Set Apart   
J.T.

 2007-2009 Lincoln Heights (TV Series)   
Coleman Bradshaw

- Home Again (2009) ... Coleman Bradshaw
- The Old Man and the G (2007) ... Coleman Bradshaw
- House Arrest (2007) ... Coleman Bradshaw

 2009 Knight Rider (TV Series)   
Lawrence Rivai

- Day Turns Into Knight (2009) ... Lawrence Rivai
 2008 Ladies of the House (TV Movie)   
Stan
 2008 Speed Racer   
Ben Burns

 2006-2007 Heroes (TV Series)   
Charles Deveaux

- Chapter Nine: Cautionary Tales (2007) ... Charles Deveaux (uncredited)
- Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' (2007) ... Charles Deveaux
- Chapter Seven 'Nothing to Hide' (2006) ... Charles Deveaux
- Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) ... Charles Deveaux
 
 2007 Point of Entry (TV Movie)   
Det. Miles Porter
 2007 Final Approach (TV Movie)   
Gary Markash
 2007 Vegas Vampires   
Rick Apping
 2007 All the Days Before Tomorrow   
El Doctor

 2006 Close to Home (TV Series)   
Cyrus Carter

- Prodigal Son (2006) ... Cyrus Carter
 2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game)   
Burt Campana - Oakley Drive-In Manager (voice)

 2006 Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)   
Donald Burke

- I Am a Tree (2006) ... Donald Burke

 2006 Blade: The Series (TV Series)   
Robert Brooks

- Sacrifice (2006) ... Robert Brooks
 2006 Wild Seven   
Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods
 2005 Painkiller Jane (TV Movie)   
Colonel Watts

 2005 The Closer (TV Series)   
Col. D.B. Walter

- Show Yourself (2005) ... Col. D.B. Walter

 2004-2005 Desperate Housewives (TV Series)   
Mr. Shaw

- Sunday in the Park with George (2005) ... Mr. Shaw
- Fear No More (2005) ... Mr. Shaw
- Guilty (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
- Anything You Can Do (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
- Who's That Woman? (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
 2005 Brick   
Assistant V.P. Trueman

 2003-2004 Alias (TV Series)   
Brill

- Blood Ties (2004) ... Brill
- Breaking Point (2003) ... Brill

 2003 1-800-Missing (TV Series)   
Sam Haslett

- Father Figure (2003) ... Sam Haslett
 2003 Men Cry in the Dark (Video)
 2002 Boat Trip   
Felicia's Dad
 2002 Capone's Boys   
Boom-Boom
 2002 Joe and Max (TV Movie)   
Jack Blackburn

 2001 Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series)   
Nate Khane

- La Gran Pelea (2001) ... Nate Khane
- Ansiedad (2001) ... Nate Khane
 2001 Corky Romano   
Howard Shuster
 2001 Hawaiian Gardens   
M.O.

 2000-2001 Soul Food (TV Series)   
Hardy Lester

- Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) ... Hardy Lester
- Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) ... Hardy Lester
- Truth Be Told (2000) ... Hardy Lester
- What Women Want (2000) ... Hardy Lester
- Heart of the Matter (2000) ... Hardy Lester
 
 2001 Shoot! (Short)
 2001 Antitrust   
Lyle Barton
 2000 Shaft   
Uncle John Shaft

 1999 Linc's (TV Series)   
Jake

- Real Time (1999) ... Jake

 1999 Rescue 77 (TV Series)   
Captain Durfee

- Mustard Gas, Hold the Mayo (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Tunnel Vision (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Remember Me: Part 2 (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Remember Me: Part 1 (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- The Wedding (1999) ... Captain Durfee
 
 1999 Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (TV Movie)   
Booker T. Washington
 1998 Akuji the Heartless (Video Game)   
Akuji (voice)

 1998 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV Series)   
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes

- The Fight (1998) ... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes

 1997-1998 413 Hope St. (TV Series)   
Phil Thomas

- Falling (1998) ... Phil Thomas
- Thanksgiving (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Lost Boys and Gothic Girls (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Quentin Goes Home (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Hate Crimes (1997) ... Phil Thomas
 

 1997 Profiler (TV Series)   
Det. James Henegar

- Power Corrupts (1997) ... Det. James Henegar
 1997 Steel   
Uncle Joe
 1997 George of the Jungle   
Kwame
 1997 Any Place But Home (TV Movie)   
Gil Oberman
 1996 Original Gangstas   
Slick

 1990-1996 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series)   
Reverend Gordon Sims / Dr. Mumford

- Hare Today... (1996) ... Reverend Gordon Sims
- Clubba Hubba (1990) ... Dr. Mumford

 1996 Buddies (TV Series)   
Henry Carlisle

- Marry Me... Sort Of (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Famous Last Words (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Regarding Henry (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- A Room with a Pyew (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Lights, Camera, Yuck! (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
 

 1996 Touched by an Angel (TV Series)   
Murray

- Rock 'n' Roll Dad (1996) ... Murray
 1995 Theodore Rex   
Commissioner Lynch

 1995 Dream On (TV Series)   
Dr. Charles

- Little Orphan Eddie (1995) ... Dr. Charles
 1995 Se7en   
Talbot

 1995 The Wayans Bros. (TV Series)   
Dr. Saunders

- ER (1995) ... Dr. Saunders
 1995 Ballistic   
Harold
 1995 Bonanza: Under Attack (TV Movie)   
Jacob

 1994 Renegade (TV Series)   
Gene Collins

- Thrill Kill (1994) ... Gene Collins
 1994 Shadows of Desire (TV Movie)   
Dunc

 1992-1994 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series)   
Chester Cooper

- Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper (1994) ... Chester Cooper
- Miracle in Oaktown (1992) ... (uncredited)

 1991-1994 Roc (TV Series)   
Russell Emerson

- Brothers (1994) ... Russell Emerson
- God Bless the Child (1993) ... Russell Emerson
- Second Time Around (1993) ... Russell Emerson
- Can't Help Loving That Man (1991) ... Russell Emerson
 1994 Black as the Heart (TV Movie)   
Rod
 1993 Mind Twister   
Frank Webb
 1993 Moscacieca (TV Movie)   
Gray
 1993 Bonanza: The Return (TV Movie)   
Jacob Briscoe
 1993 Amityville: A New Generation (Video)   
Pauli
 1993 Deadly Rivals   
Agent Peterson
 1993 Sins of the Night   
Les
 1993 Body of Influence (Video)   
Harry Reams

 1992 L.A. Law (TV Series)   
Judge Ira Menday

- Love on the Rox (1992) ... Judge Ira Menday
 1992 Christmas in Connecticut (TV Movie)   
Prescott

 1992 Hearts Are Wild (TV Series)   
Xavier Burns

- Coming Home (1992) ... Xavier Burns
 1992 Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight   
Samuel Stark
 1991 A Time to Die   
Captain Ralph Phipps

 1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series)   
Robinson Ashe Jr.

- Ashes to Ashes (1991) ... Robinson Ashe Jr.

 1991 The Young Riders (TV Series)   
Calvin

- Kansas (1991) ... Calvin

 1990 Generations (TV Series)   
Dr. Daniel Reubens

- Episode #1.428 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens (credit only)
- Episode #1.426 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
- Episode #1.416 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
- Episode #1.415 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens (credit only)
- Episode #1.410 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
 

 1990 MacGyver (TV Series)   
R.T. Hines

- Tough Boys (1990) ... R.T. Hines
 1990 Gypsy Angels   
Dr. Carlson
 1990 Bad Jim   
July

 1990 21 Jump Street (TV Series)   
Ben Halley

- La Bizca (1990) ... Ben Halley

 1989 Beauty and the Beast (TV Series)   
Cleon Manning

- Nevermore (1989) ... Cleon Manning
- Though Lovers Be Lost... (1989) ... Cleon Manning
- Ceremony of Innocence (1989) ... Cleon Manning
 1989 The Banker   
Lloyd

 1989 Amen (TV Series)   
Sgt. Burke

- Sergeant in Arms (1989) ... Sgt. Burke
- Thelma and the D.I. (1989) ... Sgt. Burke

 1989 A Different World (TV Series)   
Clinton Reese

- Answered Prayers (1989) ... Clinton Reese
- Great Expectations (1989) ... Clinton Reese
 1989 Crack House   
Lt. Johnson
 1989 Night Visitor   
Captain Crane
 1989 Getting Even   
Dundee
 1989 Miami Cops   
Gamble

 1988 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)   
Major Kevin Cooper

- The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) ... Major Kevin Cooper
 1988 Angel III: The Final Chapter   
Lt. Doniger
 1988 Party Line   
Captain Barnes
 1988 Cadets (TV Movie)   
Sergeant Matt Gideon
 1988 Maniac Cop   
Commissioner Pike

 1988 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)   
Jason Ruigh

- Daddy Can't Read (1988) ... Jason Ruigh

 1986-1987 Outlaws (TV Series)   
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams

- Birthday (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Jackpot (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Hardcase (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Independents (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Pursued (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
 
 1986 Jocks   
Chip Williams
 1986 Opposing Force   
Stafford
 1986 The Fifth Missile (TV Movie)   
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce

 1985 Hollywood Beat (TV Series)   
Don Julian

- Double Exposure (1985) ... Don Julian

 1985 A.D. (TV Mini Series)   
Serpenius

- Part 5 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 4 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 3 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 2 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 1 (1985) ... Serpenius
 1984 City Heat   
Dehl Swift
 1984 The Baron and the Kid (TV Movie)   
Frosty
 1984 Killpoint   
Agent Bill Bryant
 1983 Just an Overnight Guest (TV Movie)   
Matt

 1983 Masquerade (TV Series)   
Mean Willy Walters

- Pilot (1983) ... Mean Willy Walters
 1983 The Big Score   
Gordon
 1983 Young Warriors   
Sergeant John Austin

 1983 Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)   
Peter Jordan

- Two Birds of a Feather (1983) ... Peter Jordan
 1982 One Down, Two to go   
Ralph
 1982 Q   
Powell
 1981 An Eye for an Eye   
Capt. Stevens
 1981 Inchon   
Sgt. Augustus Henderson

 1981 CHiPs (TV Series)   
Sgt. Aikens

- Sharks (1981) ... Sgt. Aikens
 1979 Day of the Assassin   
Fessler
 1979 Game for Vultures   
Gideon Marunga
 1979 Escape to Athena   
Nat Judson
 1979 Portrait of a Hitman   
Coco Morrell

 1977 Roots (TV Mini Series)   
Sam Bennett

- Part VI (1977) ... Sam Bennett
 1976 Freedom Is (TV Movie) (voice)
 1975 Diamonds   
Archie
 1975 Man Friday   
Friday
 1974 Earthquake   
Miles

 1973-1974 Shaft (TV Series)   
John Shaft

- The Murder Machine (1974) ... John Shaft
- The Capricorn Murders (1974) ... John Shaft
- Cop Killer (1974) ... John Shaft
- The Kidnapping (1973) ... John Shaft
- Hit-Run (1973) ... John Shaft
 
 1973 Shaft in Africa   
John Shaft
 1973 Charley-One-Eye   
The Black Man
 1973 Firehouse (TV Movie)   
Shelly Forsythe
 1972 Parachute to Paradise (TV Movie)
 1972 Shaft's Big Score!   
John Shaft
 1972 Embassy   
Richard 'Dick' Shannon
 1971 Shaft   
John Shaft
 1956 As the World Turns (TV Series)   
Oliver Travers (2002-2003)

 2022 Cherish the Day (TV Series)   
Mandeville 'MV' St. James

- Episode #2.1 (2022) ... Mandeville 'MV' St. James

 2021 Sacrifice (TV Series)   
Ellis Shaw

- Sacrifice (2021) ... Ellis Shaw

 2019-2021 Family Reunion (TV Series)   
Grandpa

- Remember My Funny Valentine? (2021) ... Grandpa
- Remember M'Dear's Roast? (2021) ... Grandpa
 

 2020 Game On! A Comedy Crossover Event (TV Series)   
Grandpa

 2020 Swedish Erotica (a comedy) (Short)   
Jeremiah
 2019/II Duke   
J.T.
 2019 A Family Reunion Christmas (TV Movie)   
Grandpa
 2019 Shaft   
John Shaft, Sr.

 2013-2019 Being Mary Jane (TV Series)   
Paul Patterson, Sr.

- Becoming Pauletta (2019) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Tested (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Seen (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Destined (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Feeling Lost (2017) ... Paul Patterson, Sr.
 
 2019 What Men Want   
Skip Davis

 2018 Lethal Weapon (TV Series)   
Don Bennett

- A Whole Lotto Trouble (2018) ... Don Bennett

 2017-2018 Star (TV Series)   
Charles Floyd

- Thirty Days to Famous (2018) ... Charles Floyd
- Take It to Church (2018) ... Charles Floyd
- Climax (2017) ... Charles Floyd
- Faking It (2017) ... Charles Floyd
- May the Best Manager Win (2017) ... Charles Floyd
 2016 Retreat!   
Henshaw
 2015 Collar   
Reverend Alonzo Sparks

 2015 The Player (TV Series)   
Judge Samuel Letts

- A House Is Not a Home (2015) ... Judge Samuel Letts
- The Norseman (2015) ... Judge Samuel Letts

 2015 Chicago Fire (TV Series)   
Wallace Boden, Sr.

- Call It Paradise (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Three Bells (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Ambush Predator (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
- Let Him Die (2015) ... Wallace Boden, Sr.
 2014 Whatever She Wants (Video)   
Theodore Wolf
 2012 This Bitter Earth   
Grady

 2012 Private Practice (TV Series)   
Raymond McCray

- The Next Episode (2012) ... Raymond McCray
 2012 The Trial of Ben Barry (Short)   
Ben Barry
 2011 Go Beyond the Lens (Short)   
Guess

 2009-2011 Diary of a Single Mom (TV Series)   
Lou Bailey / Mr. Bailey

- Friday (2011) ... Lou Bailey
- Dream Cart (2011) ... Lou Bailey
- In the Meantime (2011) ... Mr. Bailey
- Aplomb (2010) ... Mr. Bailey
- The Gift of Rosary (2010) ... Lou Bailey
 

 2011 The Mentalist (TV Series)   
Floyd Benton

- Bloodsport (2011) ... Floyd Benton
 2010 Veil (Short)   
Michael Draden
 2010 The Confidant   
Claude

 2010 Meet the Browns (TV Series)   
Frank

- Meet the Anniversary (2010) ... Frank
 2009 Set Apart   
J.T.

 2007-2009 Lincoln Heights (TV Series)   
Coleman Bradshaw

- Home Again (2009) ... Coleman Bradshaw
- The Old Man and the G (2007) ... Coleman Bradshaw
- House Arrest (2007) ... Coleman Bradshaw

 2009 Knight Rider (TV Series)   
Lawrence Rivai

- Day Turns Into Knight (2009) ... Lawrence Rivai
 2008 Ladies of the House (TV Movie)   
Stan
 2008 Speed Racer   
Ben Burns

 2006-2007 Heroes (TV Series)   
Charles Deveaux

- Chapter Nine: Cautionary Tales (2007) ... Charles Deveaux (uncredited)
- Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' (2007) ... Charles Deveaux
- Chapter Seven 'Nothing to Hide' (2006) ... Charles Deveaux
- Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) ... Charles Deveaux
 
 2007 Point of Entry (TV Movie)   
Det. Miles Porter
 2007 Final Approach (TV Movie)   
Gary Markash
 2007 Vegas Vampires   
Rick Apping
 2007 All the Days Before Tomorrow   
El Doctor

 2006 Close to Home (TV Series)   
Cyrus Carter

- Prodigal Son (2006) ... Cyrus Carter
 2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game)   
Burt Campana - Oakley Drive-In Manager (voice)

 2006 Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)   
Donald Burke

- I Am a Tree (2006) ... Donald Burke

 2006 Blade: The Series (TV Series)   
Robert Brooks

- Sacrifice (2006) ... Robert Brooks
 2006 Wild Seven   
Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods
 2005 Painkiller Jane (TV Movie)   
Colonel Watts

 2005 The Closer (TV Series)   
Col. D.B. Walter

- Show Yourself (2005) ... Col. D.B. Walter

 2004-2005 Desperate Housewives (TV Series)   
Mr. Shaw

- Sunday in the Park with George (2005) ... Mr. Shaw
- Fear No More (2005) ... Mr. Shaw
- Guilty (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
- Anything You Can Do (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
- Who's That Woman? (2004) ... Mr. Shaw
 2005 Brick   
Assistant V.P. Trueman

 2003-2004 Alias (TV Series)   
Brill

- Blood Ties (2004) ... Brill
- Breaking Point (2003) ... Brill

 2003 1-800-Missing (TV Series)   
Sam Haslett

- Father Figure (2003) ... Sam Haslett
 2003 Men Cry in the Dark (Video)
 2002 Boat Trip   
Felicia's Dad
 2002 Capone's Boys   
Boom-Boom
 2002 Joe and Max (TV Movie)   
Jack Blackburn

 2001 Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series)   
Nate Khane

- La Gran Pelea (2001) ... Nate Khane
- Ansiedad (2001) ... Nate Khane
 2001 Corky Romano   
Howard Shuster
 2001 Hawaiian Gardens   
M.O.

 2000-2001 Soul Food (TV Series)   
Hardy Lester

- Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) ... Hardy Lester
- Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) ... Hardy Lester
- Truth Be Told (2000) ... Hardy Lester
- What Women Want (2000) ... Hardy Lester
- Heart of the Matter (2000) ... Hardy Lester
 
 2001 Shoot! (Short)
 2001 Antitrust   
Lyle Barton
 2000 Shaft   
Uncle John Shaft

 1999 Linc's (TV Series)   
Jake

- Real Time (1999) ... Jake

 1999 Rescue 77 (TV Series)   
Captain Durfee

- Mustard Gas, Hold the Mayo (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Tunnel Vision (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Remember Me: Part 2 (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- Remember Me: Part 1 (1999) ... Captain Durfee
- The Wedding (1999) ... Captain Durfee
 
 1999 Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (TV Movie)   
Booker T. Washington
 1998 Akuji the Heartless (Video Game)   
Akuji (voice)

 1998 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV Series)   
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes

- The Fight (1998) ... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes

 1997-1998 413 Hope St. (TV Series)   
Phil Thomas

- Falling (1998) ... Phil Thomas
- Thanksgiving (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Lost Boys and Gothic Girls (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Quentin Goes Home (1997) ... Phil Thomas
- Hate Crimes (1997) ... Phil Thomas
 

 1997 Profiler (TV Series)   
Det. James Henegar

- Power Corrupts (1997) ... Det. James Henegar
 1997 Steel   
Uncle Joe
 1997 George of the Jungle   
Kwame
 1997 Any Place But Home (TV Movie)   
Gil Oberman
 1996 Original Gangstas   
Slick

 1990-1996 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series)   
Reverend Gordon Sims / Dr. Mumford

- Hare Today... (1996) ... Reverend Gordon Sims
- Clubba Hubba (1990) ... Dr. Mumford

 1996 Buddies (TV Series)   
Henry Carlisle

- Marry Me... Sort Of (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Famous Last Words (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Regarding Henry (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- A Room with a Pyew (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
- Lights, Camera, Yuck! (1996) ... Henry Carlisle
 

 1996 Touched by an Angel (TV Series)   
Murray

- Rock 'n' Roll Dad (1996) ... Murray
 1995 Theodore Rex   
Commissioner Lynch

 1995 Dream On (TV Series)   
Dr. Charles

- Little Orphan Eddie (1995) ... Dr. Charles
 1995 Se7en   
Talbot

 1995 The Wayans Bros. (TV Series)   
Dr. Saunders

- ER (1995) ... Dr. Saunders
 1995 Ballistic   
Harold
 1995 Bonanza: Under Attack (TV Movie)   
Jacob

 1994 Renegade (TV Series)   
Gene Collins

- Thrill Kill (1994) ... Gene Collins
 1994 Shadows of Desire (TV Movie)   
Dunc

 1992-1994 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series)   
Chester Cooper

- Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper (1994) ... Chester Cooper
- Miracle in Oaktown (1992) ... (uncredited)

 1991-1994 Roc (TV Series)   
Russell Emerson

- Brothers (1994) ... Russell Emerson
- God Bless the Child (1993) ... Russell Emerson
- Second Time Around (1993) ... Russell Emerson
- Can't Help Loving That Man (1991) ... Russell Emerson
 1994 Black as the Heart (TV Movie)   
Rod
 1993 Mind Twister   
Frank Webb
 1993 Moscacieca (TV Movie)   
Gray
 1993 Bonanza: The Return (TV Movie)   
Jacob Briscoe
 1993 Amityville: A New Generation (Video)   
Pauli
 1993 Deadly Rivals   
Agent Peterson
 1993 Sins of the Night   
Les
 1993 Body of Influence (Video)   
Harry Reams

 1992 L.A. Law (TV Series)   
Judge Ira Menday

- Love on the Rox (1992) ... Judge Ira Menday
 1992 Christmas in Connecticut (TV Movie)   
Prescott

 1992 Hearts Are Wild (TV Series)   
Xavier Burns

- Coming Home (1992) ... Xavier Burns
 1992 Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight   
Samuel Stark
 1991 A Time to Die   
Captain Ralph Phipps

 1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series)   
Robinson Ashe Jr.

- Ashes to Ashes (1991) ... Robinson Ashe Jr.

 1991 The Young Riders (TV Series)   
Calvin

- Kansas (1991) ... Calvin

 1990 Generations (TV Series)   
Dr. Daniel Reubens

- Episode #1.428 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens (credit only)
- Episode #1.426 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
- Episode #1.416 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
- Episode #1.415 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens (credit only)
- Episode #1.410 (1990) ... Dr. Daniel Reubens
 

 1990 MacGyver (TV Series)   
R.T. Hines

- Tough Boys (1990) ... R.T. Hines
 1990 Gypsy Angels   
Dr. Carlson
 1990 Bad Jim   
July

 1990 21 Jump Street (TV Series)   
Ben Halley

- La Bizca (1990) ... Ben Halley

 1989 Beauty and the Beast (TV Series)   
Cleon Manning

- Nevermore (1989) ... Cleon Manning
- Though Lovers Be Lost... (1989) ... Cleon Manning
- Ceremony of Innocence (1989) ... Cleon Manning
 1989 The Banker   
Lloyd

 1989 Amen (TV Series)   
Sgt. Burke

- Sergeant in Arms (1989) ... Sgt. Burke
- Thelma and the D.I. (1989) ... Sgt. Burke

 1989 A Different World (TV Series)   
Clinton Reese

- Answered Prayers (1989) ... Clinton Reese
- Great Expectations (1989) ... Clinton Reese
 1989 Crack House   
Lt. Johnson
 1989 Night Visitor   
Captain Crane
 1989 Getting Even   
Dundee
 1989 Miami Cops   
Gamble

 1988 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)   
Major Kevin Cooper

- The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) ... Major Kevin Cooper
 1988 Angel III: The Final Chapter   
Lt. Doniger
 1988 Party Line   
Captain Barnes
 1988 Cadets (TV Movie)   
Sergeant Matt Gideon
 1988 Maniac Cop   
Commissioner Pike

 1988 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)   
Jason Ruigh

- Daddy Can't Read (1988) ... Jason Ruigh

 1986-1987 Outlaws (TV Series)   
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams

- Birthday (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Jackpot (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Hardcase (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Independents (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
- Pursued (1987) ... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
 
 1986 Jocks   
Chip Williams
 1986 Opposing Force   
Stafford
 1986 The Fifth Missile (TV Movie)   
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce

 1985 Hollywood Beat (TV Series)   
Don Julian

- Double Exposure (1985) ... Don Julian

 1985 A.D. (TV Mini Series)   
Serpenius

- Part 5 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 4 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 3 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 2 (1985) ... Serpenius
- Part 1 (1985) ... Serpenius
 1984 City Heat   
Dehl Swift
 1984 The Baron and the Kid (TV Movie)   
Frosty
 1984 Killpoint   
Agent Bill Bryant
 1983 Just an Overnight Guest (TV Movie)   
Matt

 1983 Masquerade (TV Series)   
Mean Willy Walters

- Pilot (1983) ... Mean Willy Walters
 1983 The Big Score   
Gordon
 1983 Young Warriors   
Sergeant John Austin

 1983 Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)   
Peter Jordan

- Two Birds of a Feather (1983) ... Peter Jordan
 1982 One Down, Two to go   
Ralph
 1982 Q   
Powell
 1981 An Eye for an Eye   
Capt. Stevens
 1981 Inchon   
Sgt. Augustus Henderson

 1981 CHiPs (TV Series)   
Sgt. Aikens

- Sharks (1981) ... Sgt. Aikens
 1979 Day of the Assassin   
Fessler
 1979 Game for Vultures   
Gideon Marunga
 1979 Escape to Athena   
Nat Judson
 1979 Portrait of a Hitman   
Coco Morrell

 1977 Roots (TV Mini Series)   
Sam Bennett

- Part VI (1977) ... Sam Bennett
 1976 Freedom Is (TV Movie) (voice)
 1975 Diamonds   
Archie
 1975 Man Friday   
Friday
 1974 Earthquake   
Miles

 1973-1974 Shaft (TV Series)   
John Shaft

- The Murder Machine (1974) ... John Shaft
- The Capricorn Murders (1974) ... John Shaft
- Cop Killer (1974) ... John Shaft
- The Kidnapping (1973) ... John Shaft
- Hit-Run (1973) ... John Shaft
 
 1973 Shaft in Africa   
John Shaft
 1973 Charley-One-Eye   
The Black Man
 1973 Firehouse (TV Movie)   
Shelly Forsythe
 1972 Parachute to Paradise (TV Movie)
 1972 Shaft's Big Score!   
John Shaft
 1972 Embassy   
Richard 'Dick' Shannon
 1971 Shaft   
John Shaft
 1956 As the World Turns (TV Series)   
Oliver Travers (2002-2003)

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** NBC Universal   
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