Happy 78th Birthday Richard Roundtree

^{Richard Roundtree born 7/9/1942 New Rochelle, NY.}

^{He was a football player and a model before becoming an actor.}

^{He is divorced with two children.}

^{In 1993 he was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy.}

^{He is a breast cancer survivor and activist.}

^{He was dubbed “the first black action hero” for his portrayal of John Shaft in movies and television.}