Richard Roundtree

He had never stopped working as an actor since the 70s although his films were not high profile, recently however it seemed he was making a comeback as a cult icon. He founded Trigger Street Productions Inc., in 1997 with the purpose of producing and developing entertainment across various media. Prior to becoming an actor, he was a model. In the 2004/05 season, Spacey is directing a performance of the play Cloaca by Maria Goos, and performing in productions of National Anthems by Dennis McIntyre and The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry. He was a leading man during the early 1970s in the Blaxploitation films appearing in Shaft and its sequels as John Shaft. Spacey has agreed to star in two shows a season, in addition to directorial duties. Richard Roundtree (born July 9, 1942 New York ) tall African American actor famous for being John Shaft in Shaft (1971) and in its two sequels. Spacey will direct a new Old Vic Theatre Company, which will stage shows eight months out of the year, starting in 2004.

Spacey announced in February 2003 that he is moving to London, England to become the artistic director of the Old Vic, one of the city's oldest theatres. In 1991, he won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Uncle Louie in Neil Simon's Broadway hit Lost in Yonkers. The following year he made his first Broadway appearance in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts. Although his interest soon turned to film, Spacey remains actively involved in the live theater community. Spacey's first professional stage appearance was as a messenger in a New York Shakespeare Festival performance of Henry VI, part 1 in 1981.

He has won two Oscars for his film acting, including Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1995, and Best Actor for American Beauty in 1999. Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) in South Orange, New Jersey, better known as Kevin Spacey, is an American actor. Heartburn (1986). Rocket Gibraltar (1988).

Working Girl (1988). See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989). Dad (1989). A Show of Force (1990).

Henry & June (1990). Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Consenting Adults (1992). Iron Will (1994).

The Ref (1994). Swimming with Sharks (1994). Outbreak (movie) (1995). The Usual Suspects (1995).

Se7en (1995). Looking for Richard (1996). A Time to Kill (1996). Confidential (1997).

L.A. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997). The Negotiator (1998). Hurlyburly (1998).