Richard Roundtree Personally Owned Morehouse College Candle for Lifetime Achievement Award W/Ceremony Program, Photos - This Morehouse College Candle for Lifetime Achievement in Arts and Entertainment was awarded to Richard Roundtree on February 13, 2016 at the 28th Annual "A Candle in the Dark Gala" for Morehouse College. The lot includes the beautiful glass candle trophy, gala program, a photo folio from the ceremony, letter of thanks, and two DVDs. Measurements: 19.5 x 9.75 inches. Richard Roundtree was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and four of its sequels. Considered as "the first Black action hero", Roundtree was credited with having an impact on the rise of African American leading actors in Hollywood projects, thanks to his successful performances in the genre. Over his five decades as an actor, he has appeared in some 160 film and television projects, sharing the screen with actors including Clint Eastwood, Peter O'Toole, Laurence Olivier, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brad Pitt, and received numerous awards, such as an MTV Lifetime Achievement Award, a Peabody Award, and a Black Theater Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award. This item comes directly from the Roundtree Trust.