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Actor:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Spats (2009) (pre-production)
2. This Bitter Earth (2009) (post-production) .... Grady
3. Retreat! (2008) (post-production) .... Henshaw
4. Set Apart (2008) (post-production) .... J.T.
   
   
5. Ladies of the House (2008) (TV) .... Stan
6. Speed Racer (2008) .... Ben Burns
   ... aka Speed Racer (Germany)
   ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
7. Point of Entry (2007) (TV) .... Det. Miles Porter
   ... aka Panic Button (USA: alternative title)
8. "Lincoln Heights" .... Coleman Bradshaw (2 episodes, 2007)
       - The Old Man and the G (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
       - House Arrest (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
9. Final Approach (2007) (TV) .... Gary Markash
10. "Heroes" .... Charles Deveaux (5 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Chapter Twenty-Three 'How to Stop an Exploding Man' (2007) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' (2007) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter Seven 'Nothing to Hide' (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
        - Unaired Premiere Episode (2006) TV episode .... Charles Deveaux
11. All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) .... El Doctor
12. "Close to Home" .... Cyrus Carter (1 episode, 2006)
        - Prodigal Son (2006) TV episode .... Cyrus Carter
13. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Oakley Drive-In Owner
14. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Donald Burke (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Am a Tree (2006) TV episode .... Donald Burke
15. "Blade: The Series" .... Older Robert Brooks (1 episode, 2006)
        - Sacrifice (2006) TV episode .... Older Robert Brooks
16. Wild Seven (2006) .... Lee Marvin
17. Painkiller Jane (2005) (TV) .... Colonel Watts
18. "The Closer" .... Col. D.B. Walter (1 episode, 2005)
        - Show Yourself (2005) TV episode .... Col. D.B. Walter
19. "Desperate Housewives" .... Mr. Shaw (6 episodes, 2004-2005)
        - Sunday in the Park with George (2005) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Fear No More (2005) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Guilty (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Anything You Can Do (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
        - Running to Stand Still (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
          (1 more)
20. Brick (2005) .... Assistant V.P. Trueman
21. Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) .... Tahsi
22. "Alias" .... Brill (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Blood Ties (2004) TV episode .... Brill
        - Breaking Point (2003) TV episode .... Brill
23. "1-800-Missing" .... Sam Haslett (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Missing (UK) (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Porté disparu (Canada: French title)
        - Father Figure (2003) TV episode .... Sam Haslett
24. Vegas Vampires (2003) .... Rick Apping
    ... aka Vegas Vampires (USA: DVD title)
25. Men Cry in the Dark (2003) (V)
26. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Oliver Travers (unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
27. Boat Trip (2002) .... Felicia's Dad
    ... aka Boat Trip (Germany)
28. Al's Lads (2002) .... Boom-Boom
    ... aka Capone's Boys (USA)
29. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Jack Blackburn
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
30. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Nate Khane (2 episodes, 2001)
        - La Gran Pelea (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
        - Ansiedad (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
31. Corky Romano (2001) .... Howard Shuster
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
32. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) .... M.O.
33. "Soul Food" .... Hardy Lester (6 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Never Can Say Goodbye (2001) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Nice Work If You Can Get It (2001) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Truth Be Told (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - What Women Want (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
        - Heart of the Matter (2000) TV episode .... Hardy Lester
          (1 more)
34. Shoot! (2001)
35. Antitrust (2001) .... Lyle Barton
    ... aka Conspiracy.com (Europe: English title)
36. Shaft (2000) .... Uncle John Shaft
    ... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)
    
    
37. "Linc's" .... Jake (1 episode, 1999)
        - Real Time (1999) TV episode .... Jake
38. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV) .... Booker T. Washington
    ... aka Having Our Say (USA: short title)
39. "Rescue 77" (1999) TV series .... Captain Durfee (unknown episodes)
40. Akuji the Heartless (1998) (VG) (voice) .... Akuji
41. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Fight (1998) TV episode .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
42. "413 Hope St." (1997) TV series .... Phil Thomas (unknown episodes, 1997-1998)
43. "Profiler" .... Det. James Henegar (1 episode, 1997)
        - Power Corrupts (1997) TV episode .... Det. James Henegar
44. Steel (1997) .... Uncle Joe
45. Any Place But Home (1997) (TV) .... Gil Oberman
46. George of the Jungle (1997) .... Kwame, Traveling Sidekick
47. Original Gangstas (1996) .... Slick
    ... aka Hot City
48. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" .... Dr. Mumford / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1996)
        - Hare Today... (1996) TV episode .... Rev. Gordon Sims
        - Clubba Hubba (1990) TV episode .... Dr. Mumford
49. "Buddies" (1996) TV series .... Henry Carlisle (unknown episodes)
50. "Touched by an Angel" .... Murray (1 episode, 1996)
        - Rock 'N' Roll Dad (1996) TV episode .... Murray
51. Ballistic (1995) .... Harold
    ... aka Fist of Justice (USA)
52. Theodore Rex (1995) (V) .... Commissioner Lynch
    ... aka T. Rex
53. Se7en (1995) .... Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot
54. "The Wayans Bros." .... Dr. Saunders (1 episode, 1995)
        - ER (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Saunders
55. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV) .... Jacob
56. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) .... Cleve
57. "Renegade" .... Gene Collins (1 episode, 1994)
        - Thrill Kill (1994) TV episode .... Gene Collins
58. Shadows of Desire (1994) (TV) .... Dunc
    ... aka The Devil's Bed (Canada: English title)
59. "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" .... Chester Cooper (1 episode, 1994)
        - Hangin with Mrs. Cooper (1994) TV episode .... Chester Cooper
60. "Roc" .... Russell / ... (4 episodes, 1991-1994)
    ... aka Roc Live
        - Brother (1994) TV episode .... Russell
        - God Bless the Child (1993) TV episode .... Russell
        - Second Time Around (1993) TV episode .... Russell
        - Can't Stop Lovin' That Man! (1991) TV episode .... Russell, Andrew's Brother
61. Mind Twister (1994) .... Frank Webb
62. Bonanza: The Return (1993) (TV) .... Jacob Briscoe
63. Sins of the Night (1993) .... Les
64. Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (V) .... Pauli
65. Deadly Rivals (1993) .... Agent Peterson
66. Body of Influence (1993) (V) .... Harry Reams
    ... aka Indecent Advances (USA)
67. Moscacieca (1993) (TV) .... Gray
    ... aka Blind Man's Bluff (Europe: English title)
68. "L.A. Law" .... Judge Carl Williams (1 episode, 1992)
        - Love on the Rox (1992) TV episode .... Judge Carl Williams
69. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) .... Prescott
70. "Hearts Are Wild" .... Xavier Burns (1 episode, 1992)
        - Episode dated 6 March 1992 (1992) TV episode .... Xavier Burns
71. Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992) .... Samuel Stark
    ... aka Forced to Fight (USA: closing credits title)
72. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Robinson Ashe Jr. (1 episode, 1991)
        - Ashes to Ashes (1991) TV episode .... Robinson Ashe Jr.
73. "The Young Riders" (1 episode, 1991)
        - Kansas (1991) TV episode
74. Nero come il cuore (1991) (TV)
    ... aka Black as the Heart (International: English title)
75. A Time to Die (1991) .... Captain Ralph Phipps
76. "MacGyver" .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines (1 episode, 1990)
        - Tough Boys (1990) TV episode .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines
77. "21 Jump Street" .... Ben (1 episode, 1990)
        - La Bizca (1990) TV episode .... Ben
78. Bad Jim (1990) .... July
    
    
79. "Generations" (1989) TV series .... Dr. Daniel Reubens (unknown episodes, 1989-1991)
80. "Beauty and the Beast" .... Cleon Manning (3 episodes, 1989)
        - Nevermore (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Though Lovers Be Lost: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Ceremony of Innocence (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
81. "A Different World" .... Clinton Reese (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Answered Prayers (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
        - Great Expectations (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
82. "Amen" .... Sgt. Burke (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Sergeant in Arms (1989) TV episode .... Sgt. Burke
        - She's in the Army Now: Part 2 (1989) TV episode .... Sgt. Burke
83. Crack House (1989) .... Lt. Johnson
84. Night Visitor (1989) .... Captain Crane
    ... aka Never Cry Devil
85. The Banker (1989) .... Lloyd
86. Miami Cops (1989)
    ... aka Miami Cops (USA: video title)
87. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Maj. Kevin Cooper (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) TV episode .... Maj. Kevin Cooper
88. Party Line (1988) .... Captain Barnes
89. "Cadets" (1988) TV series .... Sergeant Matt Gideon
90. Maniac Cop (1988) .... Commissioner Pike
91. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Jason Ruigh (1 episode, 1988)
        - Daddy Can't Read (1988) TV episode .... Jason Ruigh
92. Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988) .... Lt. Doniger
93. Vendetta, La (1988) .... Officer Kelly
    ... aka Getting Even (USA: video title)
94. "Outlaws" .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams (11 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - Jackpot (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Hardcase (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Independents (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Pursued (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
        - Potboiler (1987) TV episode .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
          (6 more)
95. Jocks (1987) .... Chip Williams
    ... aka Physical Lesson (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Road Trip (USA)
96. Opposing Force (1986) .... Stafford
    ... aka Hellcamp
97. The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV) .... Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
    ... aka Operation Fire (Europe: English title: video box title)
98. Outlaws (1986) (TV) .... Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams
99. "A.D." (1985) TV mini-series .... Serpenius
    ... aka A.D. - Anno Domini
100. City Heat (1984) .... Dehl Swift
101. The Baron and the Kid (1984) (TV) .... Frosty
102. Killpoint (1984) .... Agent Bill Bryant
103. "Masquerade" .... Mean Willy (1 episode, 1983)
         - Pilot (1983) TV episode .... Mean Willy
104. The Big Score (1983) .... Gordon
105. Young Warriors (1983) .... Sergeant John Austin
     ... aka The Graduates of Malibu High (USA)
106. "Magnum, P.I." .... Peter Jordan (1 episode, 1983)
         - Two Birds of a Feather (1983) TV episode .... Peter Jordan
107. Just an Overnight Guest (1983) (TV) .... Matt
     ... aka Wonderworks: Just an Overnight Guest (USA: series title)
108. One Down, Two to Go (1982) .... Ralph
109. Q (1982) .... Sergeant Powell
     ... aka Q: The Winged Serpent
     ... aka Serpent
     ... aka The Winged Serpent
110. An Eye for an Eye (1981) .... Capt. Stevens
111. Inchon (1981) .... Sgt. Augustus Henderson
112. "CHiPs" .... Sgt. Aikens (1 episode, 1981)
     ... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
         - Sharks (1981) TV episode .... Sgt. Aikens
113. "The Love Boat" .... Dave Williams (2 episodes, 1980)
         - The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Affair: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Dave Williams
         - The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Affair: Part 2 (1980) TV episode .... Dave Williams
114. Gypsy Angels (1980) .... Dr. Carlson
     
     
115. Day of the Assassin (1979) .... Fessler
     ... aka Día de los asesinos, El (Spain)
116. Game for Vultures (1979) .... Gideon Marunga
117. Escape to Athena (1979) .... Nat Judson
118. Portrait of a Hitman (1977) .... Coco Morrell
     ... aka Jim Buck
     ... aka The Last Contract
119. "Roots" .... Sam Bennett (2 episodes, 1977)
         - Part Eight (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
         - Part Nine (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
120. Diamonds (1975) .... Archie
     ... aka Diamond Shaft
     ... aka Yahlumim (Israel: Hebrew title)
121. Man Friday (1975) .... Friday
122. Earthquake (1974) .... Miles Quade
123. "Shaft" .... John Shaft (7 episodes, 1973-1974)
         - The Murder Machine (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
         - The Capricorn Murders (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
         - Cop Killer (1974) TV episode .... John Shaft
         - The Kidnapping (1973) TV episode .... John Shaft
         - Hit-Run (1973) TV episode .... John Shaft
           (2 more)
124. Shaft in Africa (1973) .... John Shaft
125. Charley One-Eye (1973) .... The Black Man
126. Firehouse (1973) (TV) .... Shelly Forsythe
127. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) .... John Shaft
128. Embassy (1972) .... Richard 'Dick' Shannon
     ... aka Target: Embassy
129. Shaft (1971) .... John Shaft
130. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970) .... Interracial Couple
     ... aka A Very Candid Camera (USA)
     ... aka Que dice a una mujer desnuda? (USA: Spanish title)
     

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
2. Ebony Fashion Fair: 50 Years of Style (2008) (TV) .... Himself
3. "The Turn On" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode #2.1 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
4. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... John Shaft
5. 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
6. The John H. Johnson Story (2005) (TV) .... Host/Narrator
7. "Negermagasinet" .... Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2005)
   ... aka Negermagasinet i USA (Denmark: second season title)
       - Richard Roundtree (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
8. "Ultimate Film Fanatic" (2004) TV series .... Himself - Judge (unknown episodes, 2004)
9. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
10. Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV) .... Himself
11. Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (2002) (TV) .... Himself
12. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002) (TV) .... Narrator
13. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Host
14. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) (TV) .... Host
15. "I Love 1970's" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - I Love 1971 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
16. "Y2K: A World in Crisis" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself
17. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (Narrator) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Pam Grier (1999) TV episode .... Himself (Narrator)
18. "Wild On..." .... Himself - Actor (1 episode)
        - Wild on Jamaica (????) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
19. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Surperfly: Ron O'Neal Story (????) TV episode .... Himself
20. Cop Files (1995) (TV) .... Himself
21. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
22. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 23 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
    
    
23. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode dated 28 December 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
24. Circus of the Stars #2 (1977) (TV) .... Performer
25. "Celebrity Tennis" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
26. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 15 February 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
27. "New York, New York" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
28. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 29 May 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
29. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action
30. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1971)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 14 July 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 July 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
31. Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location (1971) .... Himself
    

Archive Footage:

1. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V) .... Himself
2. Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV) .... Himself
3. Undercover Brother (2002) (uncredited) .... John Shaft
4. Classified X (1998) (TV) .... Himself
5. "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater"
       - Horny Biker Babes, Horny Shrinks, and Horny Zombies (1995) TV episode .... Harry Reams
       - Episode dated 24 September 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Harry Reams
       - Episode dated 16 July 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Lloyd