Andre Roundtree
Andre Roundtree of San Diego, CA holds a 1973-1976 Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Iowa State University and currently works as National Account Executive with Settlementone Credit and Valuation.
At the suppression hearing, the defense presented evidence that police conducted an unlawful warrantless search of Mr. Roundtree’s residence on January 17, 2017, as part of a security sweep of Kings Cliffe Mobile Home Park.
Early Life and Education
Andre Roundtree was born on 6 October 1915 in Atlanta, Fulton County Georgia to Frank Roundtree and Rosa Sutton. At University of Iowa he became an All-American football player as well as team captain. Roundtree became best-known for playing John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft as well as its two sequels; additionally he appeared in a number of Blaxploitation films.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is seeking assistance in locating Andre Roundtree, 41 years old, who stands accused of child abuse. Deputies allege he showed pornographic material to one child before being arrested in August; since then however, another child has come forward alleging abuse – with Woods suggesting there could be multiple victims.
Professional Career
Roundtree started his acting career with New York’s Negro Ensemble Company before appearing off-Broadway shows Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope. In 1970 he made his film debut in What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? as an extra.
Roundtree was only ever cast in one feature film; however, several television series and movies featured him prominently: Buddies, 413 Hope St., Alias and Being Mary Jane are among them.
Hehir’s documentary highlights that Roussimoff was born as an average-sized infant and only began growing rapidly during his teens, using baby photos as evidence of this remarkable change. Additionally, Hehir outlines pro wrestling’s territorial format by discussing Andre’s first steps into national (and then international) fame through local news appearances.
Achievement and Honors
Roundtree gained fame as Shaft in 1971’s Blaxploitation film that launched a genre and two sequels; his performance later appeared in Seven and Original Gangstas as well.
Marion county sheriff’s deputies are searching for Andre Roundtree on suspicion of child molestation; he has been at large for nearly one week.
Named in honor of Lillian Williams ’67, this award honors alumni/ae who provide support for under-represented populations at MJC. Recipients embody philanthropy by creating opportunities that foster cultural development within their communities and are honored at graduation ceremony each spring. The award will be distributed as part of that ceremony.
Personal Life
Multiple athletes trained by Roundtree praised him for his dedication and support, calling him a second father figure. Melissa St. Vil vowed that she would dedicate her next title fight in memory of Roundtree while Akil Frederick spoke highly of him as someone who always went the extra mile for him.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is appealing to the public’s assistance in finding Ocala resident Andre Jerod Roundtree, who was arrested last August for showing pornographic material to a child and now another has come forward with allegations. Woods reports that another child has come forward with accusations.
Roundtree has also been actively engaged in his community, founding Dad’s in Action and serving on the Richmond County Council of PTAs Board. Additionally, he founded and co-founded The Lighted Wick, which offers gel candles and salt scrubs.
Net Worth
Roundtree made headlines not just due to his acting, but also through a health scare with breast cancer that was successfully managed with double mastectomy surgery.
He began modeling at an early age after being discovered by Eunice Johnson for the Ebony Fashion Fair and appearing in advertising campaigns for Duke hair grease and Salem cigarettes. Later, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company where he performed plays such as “The Great White Hope and Mau Mau Room”.
Roundtree was an influential pioneer of blaxploitation film history and left an indelible mark on film history as one of its trailblazers. He passed away at age 81 on Oct 24, 2023 and is survived by daughter Morgan; his estimated net worth stands at approximately $2 Million.