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• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Retreat! (2009) (post-production) .... Henshaw
2. This Bitter Earth (2009) (post-production) .... Grady
3. The Confidant (2010) (completed) .... Claude
   
   
4. "Diary of a Single Mom" .... Lou Bailey (13 episodes, 2009-2010)
       - Emasculated (2010) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
       - Promise Keeper (2010) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
       - Snap-Back (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
       - Hiding Out (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
       - The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth (2009) TV episode .... Lou Bailey
         (8 more)
5. Whatever She Wants (2010) (V) .... Theodore Wolf
   
   
6. "Lincoln Heights" .... Coleman Bradshaw (3 episodes, 2007-2009)
       - Home Again (2009) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
       - The Old Man and the G (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
       - House Arrest (2007) TV episode .... Coleman Bradshaw
7. "Knight Rider" .... Lawrence Rivai (1 episode, 2009)
       - Day Turns Into Knight (2009) TV episode .... Lawrence Rivai
8. Set Apart (2009) .... J.T.
9. Ladies of the House (2008) (TV) .... Stan
10. Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (2008) (V) .... Ben Burns
11. Speed Racer (2008) .... Ben Burns
    ... aka Speed Racer (Germany)
    ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
12. Point of Entry (2007) (TV) .... Det. Miles Porter
    ... aka Panic Button (USA: alternative title)
13. Final Approach (2007) (TV) .... Gary Markash
14. "Heroes" .... Charles Deveaux (5 episodes, 2006-2007)
    ... aka Heroes: Villains (USA: third season title)
        - 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
15. All the Days Before Tomorrow (2007) .... El Doctor
16. "Close to Home" .... Cyrus Carter (1 episode, 2006)
        - Prodigal Son (2006) TV episode .... Cyrus Carter
17. Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Oakley Drive-In Owner
18. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Donald Burke (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Am a Tree (2006) TV episode .... Donald Burke
19. "Blade: The Series" .... Older Robert Brooks (1 episode, 2006)
        - Sacrifice (2006) TV episode .... Older Robert Brooks
20. Wild Seven (2006) .... Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods
21. Painkiller Jane (2005) (TV) .... Colonel Watts
22. "The Closer" .... Col. D.B. Walter (1 episode, 2005)
        - Show Yourself (2005) TV episode .... Col. D.B. Walter
23. "Desperate Housewives" .... Mr. Shaw (5 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
        - Who's That Woman? (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Shaw
24. Brick (2005) .... Assistant V.P. Trueman
25. Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) .... Tahsi
26. "Alias" .... Brill (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Blood Ties (2004) TV episode .... Brill
        - Breaking Point (2003) TV episode .... Brill
27. "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
28. Vegas Vampires (2003) .... Rick Apping
    ... aka Vegas Vampires (USA: DVD title)
29. Men Cry in the Dark (2003) (V)
30. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Oliver Travers (unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
31. Boat Trip (2002) .... Felicia's Dad
    ... aka Boat Trip (Germany)
32. Al's Lads (2002) .... Boom-Boom
    ... aka Capone's Boys (USA)
33. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Jack Blackburn
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
34. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Nate Khane (2 episodes, 2001)
        - La Gran Pelea (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
        - Ansiedad (2001) TV episode .... Nate Khane
35. Corky Romano (2001) .... Howard Shuster
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Who Is Corky Romano? (USA: promotional title)
36. Hawaiian Gardens (2001) .... M.O.
37. "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)
38. Shoot! (2001)
39. Antitrust (2001) .... Lyle Barton
    ... aka Conspiracy.com (Europe: English title)
40. Shaft (2000) .... Uncle John Shaft
    ... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)
    
    
41. "Linc's" .... Jake (1 episode, 1999)
        - Real Time (1999) TV episode .... Jake
42. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV) .... Booker T. Washington
    ... aka Having Our Say (USA: short title)
43. "Rescue 77" (1999) TV series .... Captain Durfee (unknown episodes)
44. Akuji the Heartless (1998) (VG) (voice) .... Akuji
45. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Fight (1998) TV episode .... 'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
46. "413 Hope St." (1997) TV series .... Phil Thomas (unknown episodes, 1997-1998)
47. "Profiler" .... Det. James Henegar (1 episode, 1997)
        - Power Corrupts (1997) TV episode .... Det. James Henegar
48. Steel (1997) .... Uncle Joe
49. Any Place But Home (1997) (TV) .... Gil Oberman
50. George of the Jungle (1997) .... Kwame, Traveling Sidekick
51. Original Gangstas (1996) .... Slick
    ... aka Hot City
52. "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
53. "Buddies" (1996) TV series .... Henry Carlisle (unknown episodes)
54. "Touched by an Angel" .... Murray (1 episode, 1996)
        - Rock 'N' Roll Dad (1996) TV episode .... Murray
55. Ballistic (1995) .... Harold
    ... aka Fist of Justice (USA: alternative title)
56. Theodore Rex (1995) (V) .... Commissioner Lynch
    ... aka T. Rex
57. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) .... Cleve
58. Se7en (1995) .... Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot
    ... aka Seven (UK: video title) (USA: alternative spelling) (USA: video title) (USA: DVD title)
59. "The Wayans Bros." .... Dr. Saunders (1 episode, 1995)
        - ER (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Saunders
60. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV) .... Jacob
61. "Renegade" .... Gene Collins (1 episode, 1994)
        - Thrill Kill (1994) TV episode .... Gene Collins
62. Shadows of Desire (1994) (TV) .... Dunc
    ... aka The Devil's Bed (Canada: English title)
63. "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" .... Chester Cooper (1 episode, 1994)
        - Hangin with Mrs. Cooper (1994) TV episode .... Chester Cooper
64. "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 Help Loving That Man (1991) TV episode .... Russell Emerson
65. Mind Twister (1994) .... Frank Webb
66. Bonanza: The Return (1993) (TV) .... Jacob Briscoe
67. Sins of the Night (1993) .... Les
68. Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (V) .... Pauli
69. Deadly Rivals (1993) .... Agent Peterson
70. Body of Influence (1993) (V) .... Harry Reams
    ... aka Indecent Advances (USA: alternative title)
71. Moscacieca (1993) (TV) .... Gray
    ... aka Blind Man's Bluff (Europe: English title)
72. "L.A. Law" .... Judge Carl Williams (1 episode, 1992)
        - Love on the Rox (1992) TV episode .... Judge Carl Williams
73. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) .... Prescott
74. "Hearts Are Wild" .... Xavier Burns (1 episode, 1992)
        - Episode #1.8 (1992) TV episode .... Xavier Burns
75. Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992) .... Samuel Stark
    ... aka Forced to Fight (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka Forced to Fight!: Bloodfist 3 (Australia: DVD box title)
    ... aka Forced to Fight: Bloodfist III (USA: DVD box title)
76. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Robinson Ashe Jr. (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
        - Ashes to Ashes (1991) TV episode .... Robinson Ashe Jr.
77. "The Young Riders" (1 episode, 1991)
        - Kansas (1991) TV episode
78. Nero come il cuore (1991) (TV)
    ... aka Black as the Heart (International: English title)
79. A Time to Die (1991) .... Captain Ralph Phipps
80. "MacGyver" .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines (1 episode, 1990)
        - Tough Boys (1990) TV episode .... Capt. Rutherford 'R.T.' Hines
81. "21 Jump Street" .... Ben (1 episode, 1990)
        - La Bizca (1990) TV episode .... Ben
82. Bad Jim (1990) .... July
    
    
83. "Generations" (1989) TV series .... Dr. Daniel Reubens (unknown episodes, 1989-1991)
84. "Beauty and the Beast" .... Cleon Manning (4 episodes, 1989)
        - Nevermore (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Though Lovers Be Lost: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Though Lovers Be Lost: Part 2 (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
        - Ceremony of Innocence (1989) TV episode .... Cleon Manning
85. "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
86. "A Different World" .... Clinton Reese (2 episodes, 1989)
        - Answered Prayers (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
        - Great Expectations (1989) TV episode .... Clinton Reese
87. Crack House (1989) .... Lt. Johnson
88. The Banker (1989) .... Lloyd
89. Night Visitor (1989) .... Captain Crane
    ... aka Never Cry Devil
90. Miami Cops (1989)
    ... aka Miami Cops (USA: video title)
91. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Maj. Kevin Cooper (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel (1988) TV episode .... Maj. Kevin Cooper
92. Party Line (1988) .... Captain Barnes
93. "Cadets" (1988) TV series .... Sergeant Matt Gideon
94. Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988) .... Lt. Doniger
95. Maniac Cop (1988) .... Commissioner Pike
96. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Jason Ruigh (1 episode, 1988)
        - Daddy Can't Read (1988) TV episode .... Jason Ruigh
97. La vendetta (1988) .... Officer Kelly
    ... aka Getting Even (USA: video title)
98. "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)
99. Jocks (1986) .... Chip Williams
    ... aka Physical Lesson (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Road Trip (USA: alternative title)
100. Opposing Force (1986) .... Stafford
     ... aka Hell Camp (Australia)
     ... aka Hellcamp
101. The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV) .... Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
     ... aka Operation Fire (Europe: English title: video box title)
102. "A.D." (1985) TV mini-series .... Serpenius
     ... aka A.D. - Anno Domini
103. City Heat (1984) .... Dehl Swift
104. The Baron and the Kid (1984) (TV) .... Frosty
105. Killpoint (1984) .... Agent Bill Bryant
106. "Masquerade" .... Mean Willy (1 episode, 1983)
         - Pilot (1983) TV episode .... Mean Willy
107. The Big Score (1983) .... Gordon
108. Young Warriors (1983) .... Sergeant John Austin
     ... aka The Graduates of Malibu High (USA: alternative title)
109. "Magnum, P.I." .... Peter Jordan (1 episode, 1983)
         - Two Birds of a Feather (1983) TV episode .... Peter Jordan
110. Just an Overnight Guest (1983) (TV) .... Matt
     ... aka Wonderworks: Just an Overnight Guest (USA: series title)
111. One Down, Two to Go (1982) .... Ralph
112. Q (1982) .... Powell
     ... aka Q: The Winged Serpent
     ... aka Serpent
     ... aka The Winged Serpent
113. An Eye for an Eye (1981) .... Capt. Stevens
114. Inchon (1981) .... Sgt. Augustus Henderson
115. "CHiPs" .... Sgt. Aikens (1 episode, 1981)
     ... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
         - Sharks (1981) TV episode .... Sgt. Aikens
116. "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
117. Gypsy Angels (1980) .... Dr. Carlson
     
     
118. Day of the Assassin (1979) .... Fessler
     ... aka El día de los asesinos (Spain)
119. Game for Vultures (1979) .... Gideon Marunga
120. Escape to Athena (1979) .... Nat Judson
121. Portrait of a Hitman (1977) .... Coco Morrell
     ... aka Jim Buck
     ... aka The Last Contract
122. "Roots" .... Sam Bennett (2 episodes, 1977)
     ... aka Alex Haley's Roots (Australia)
         - Part Eight (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
         - Part Nine (1977) TV episode .... Sam Bennett
123. Diamonds (1975) .... Archie
     ... aka Diamond Shaft
     ... aka Yahlumim (Israel: Hebrew title)
124. Man Friday (1975) .... Friday
125. Earthquake (1974) .... Miles Quade
126. "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)
127. Shaft in Africa (1973) .... John Shaft
128. Charley One-Eye (1973) .... The Black Man
129. Firehouse (1973) (TV) .... Shelly Forsythe
130. Shaft's Big Score! (1972) .... John Shaft
131. Embassy (1972) .... Richard 'Dick' Shannon
     ... aka Target: Embassy
132. Shaft (1971) .... John Shaft
133. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970) .... Interracial Couple
     ... aka A Very Candid Camera (USA: alternative title)
     ... aka Que dice a una mujer desnuda? (USA: Spanish title)
     

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Breast Cancer: An African American Perspective (2009) (TV) .... Himself
2. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
3. Ebony Fashion Fair: 50 Years of Style (2008) (TV) .... Himself
4. 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (2008) (TV) .... Himself
5. "The Turn On" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode #2.1 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
6. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... John Shaft
7. 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
8. The John H. Johnson Story (2005) (TV) .... Host/Narrator
9. "Negermagasinet" .... Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2005)
   ... aka Negermagasinet i USA (Denmark: second season title)
       - Richard Roundtree (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
10. "Ultimate Film Fanatic" (2004) TV series .... Himself - Judge (unknown episodes, 2004)
11. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
12. Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV) .... Himself
13. Roots: Celebrating 25 Years (2002) (TV) .... Himself
14. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002) (TV) .... Narrator
15. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Host
16. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) (TV) .... Host
17. "I Love 1970's" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - I Love 1971 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
18. "Y2K: A World in Crisis" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself
19. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (Narrator) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Pam Grier (1999) TV episode .... Himself (Narrator)
20. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Surperfly: Ron O'Neal Story (1999) TV episode .... Himself
21. 29th NAACP Image Awards (1998) (TV) .... Himself
22. "Wild On..." .... Himself - Actor (1 episode)
        - Wild on Jamaica (????) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
23. Cop Files (1995) (TV) .... Himself
24. 1994 MTV Movie Awards (1994) (TV) .... Himself
25. The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1991) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
26. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 23 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
27. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
        - Episode dated 24 October 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
28. Black Hollywood (1984) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
29. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode dated 28 December 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
30. Circus of the Stars #2 (1977) (TV) .... Performer
31. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (4 episodes, 1972-1976)
        - Episode dated 1 March 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 18 November 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 3 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 29 May 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
32. "Celebrity Tennis" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
33. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka Dinah! & Friends
        - Episode dated 30 October 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
34. "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
35. "New York, New York" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 25 June 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
36. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Animated & Live Action
37. "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
38. 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