Blaxploitation

Terry Carter (1928–2024), Battlestar Galactica, McCloud star

Terry Carter was an actor and Emmy Award-winning producer best known as the original Col. Tigh on Battlestar Galactica and Sgt. Joe Broadhurst on McCloud.

Richard Roundtree (1942–2023), star of Shaft 

Richard Roundtree was an actor who became the first Black action star when he played an ultra-cool private detective in “Shaft.” 

Austin Stoker (1930–2022), “Assault on Precinct 13” star

Austin Stoker was an actor who starred in movies including John Carpenter’s “Assault on Precinct 13.”

Roger E. Mosley (1938–2022), “Magnum, P.I.” star

Roger E. Mosley was an actor who starred in “Magnum, P.I.” as helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin.

Carol Speed (1945–2022), star of blaxploitation classics “The Mack” and “Abby”

Carol Speed was an actress known for roles in films of the blaxploitation era, including “Abby” and “The Mack.”

Max Julien (1933–2022), star of blaxploitation classic “The Mack”

Max Julien was an actor and screenwriter best known for starring in the 1973 blaxploitation film “The Mack.”

Melvin Van Peebles (1932–2021), influential actor and filmmaker

Melvin Van Peebles was an actor and filmmaker best known for his influential 1971 film, “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.”