John Shaft, Sr. — Shaft Character Profile

About John Shaft, Sr.

John Shaft's father and JJ's grandfather. A seasoned, weapons-savvy elder statesman of the family business.

John Shaft, Sr. — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Weapons expertise, Tactical planning, Street wisdom, Family loyalty, Survival skills

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6.5/10

John Shaft, Sr. appears in 4 titles

• Shaft (1971) — character page
• Shaft's Big Score! (1972) — character page
• Shaft (2000) — character page
• Shaft (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Roundtree

Appears in

Shaft (2019)

Role

Supporting

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• John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson)
• JJ Shaft (Jessie T. Usher)
• Maya Babanikos (Regina Hall)
• Sasha Arias (Alexandra Shipp)
• Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera (Isaach de Bankolé)
• Manuel "Manny" Orozco (Ian Casselberry)
• Bennie Rodriguez (Luna Lauren Vélez)
• Ron (Leland L. Jones)
• Sergeant Keith Williams (Robbie Jones)
• Karim Hassan (Avan Jogia)
• Sugar (Tashiana Washington)
• Ms. Pepper (Adrienne C. Moore)