Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree, who has worked in the film industry for almost four decades, is a living legend in his own right. He began his career as a model and has since been in hundreds of films and television series. He is well known for his portrayal of John Shaft in the Shaft films and television series.

In the industry, this superstar is in a class by himself. Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: Richard must have amassed a sizable fortune. His characters are always infused with heart, and his acting is unquestionably his strongest suit, allowing him to secure a slew of parts. Richard Rountree’s net worth is now estimated to be over $2 million, which is an impressive sum in and of itself.

What is the Net Worth of Richard Roundtree?

Total net worth of Richard Roundtree is estimated to be around $2 million, as previously stated. His earnings from the ludicrous number of films in which he has appeared make up the vast majority of his income. But, aside from movies, Richard has also been in a number of television shows, so let’s get into more depth about how he came to have such a large net worth.

Richard Roundtree revolutionized the role of black actors. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Income  from Movie

Richard has appeared in almost eighty films since making his film debut in 1971 as detective John Shaft in the film ‘Shaft,’ which is unquestionably one of the most iconic performances in film history.

Following that, he appeared in films such as ‘Embassy,’ ‘Shaft’s Big Score!,’ ‘Charle-One-Eye,’ and ‘Game of Vultures.’ These films also did well at the box office, earning him a substantial sum of money. Richard made $200,000 from the film ‘Inchon,’ according to IMDb. ‘Shaft’s Big Score!’ received $50,000, ‘Earthquake’ received $50,000 for ten weeks, and ‘Shaft(1971)’ received $12500. These are some significant sums of money. Let’s take a look at some of his more recent films and their box office receipts. You may also use Rotten Tomatoes to check them out.

Speed Racer grossed $44 million at the box office.

Movies Box Office Collection
Speed Racer $44M
Brick $2M
Boat Trip $8.6M
Shaft (2000) $70.4M
Anti Trust $11M

According to these box office collections, the most of the films did exceptionally well at the box office, and Richard played a significant role in each of them, therefore it is clear that Richard Rountree’s net worth is primarily comprised of his movie remuneration. He has appeared on screen alongside Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Samuel L. Jackson over the years. Shaft (2019), Collar (2019), and Set Apart (2019) are some of his most recent works.

Income from Television Programs

Aside from movies, Richard is most known for his role as the father of the main character Mary Jane in the eponymous television series ‘Being Mary Jane.’ His characters constantly make you feel emotionally attached to them, and they make the audience feel emotionally attached to them as well.

Richard has appeared alongside a number of well-known actors, including Blair Underwood in ‘L.A. Law.’ ‘Soul Food’ stars Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, while ‘Being Mary Jane’ stars Michael Ealy. He’s certainly done it all. ‘Family Union,’ ‘Diary of a Single Mom,’ and ‘Heroes,’ for example, are some of his other works.

With so many jobs under his belt, it’s no surprise that Richard Roundtree’s net worth is $2 million.

Assets and Lifestyle

With the wealth he has amassed as a result of his illustrious profession, Richard is living the life of his dreams. In most of the occasions he attends, he may be seen wearing tuxedos and watches. Apart from that, he isn’t very active on social media, with inactive Instagram and Twitter accounts that haven’t been updated in a long time.

 Richard is an icon in the film industry with a legendary acting career. (Source: officialrichardroundtree)

This Shaft classic has a long and illustrious career, and he deserves every penny of his money for his heartfelt performance. With his hard work and determination, he has certainly made it to the opulent and refined life.

Quick Facts

Full Name Richard Roundtree
Net Worth $2 Million
Date Of Birth July 9, 1942
Place Of Birth New Rochelle, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Profession Model, Actor
Education New Rochelle High School, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Mary Jane Grant (m. 1963–1973)
Children Tayler Roundtree, John James Roundtree, Morgan Roundtree
Parents Kathryn Roundtree, John Roundtree
Nicknames 리차드 라운드트리 , Раундтри, Ричард
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0745780
Awards MTV Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Movies Shaft, Shaft in Africa, Shaft’s Big Score, George of the Jungle, Seven, Maniac Cop, City Heat, Original Gangstas, Corky Romano, Escape to Athena, Antitrust, Speed Racer, The Graduates of Malibu High, Inchon, An Eye for an Eye, Charley One-Eye, Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored, Game for Vultur…
TV Shows Rescue 77, 413 Hope St., Buddies, Generations, Outlaws, Shaft, Being Mary Jane, Roots