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Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. Townsend is best known for directing the films Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Meteor Man (1993), The Five Heartbeats (1991) and various other films and stand-up specials.
Robert Townsend. Director: Hollywood Shuffle. Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network.
Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. Townsend is best known for directing the films Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Meteor Man (1993), The Five Heartbeats (1991) and various other films and stand-up specials.
Mar 3, 2023 · Released in 1987, his directorial debut, Hollywood Shuffle, was a hilariously scathing look at the film and television industry’s racist hiring practices, something Townsend’s many years as a working actor hardened him to.
Jan 28, 2023 · Robert Townsend’s ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ comes full circle. From ‘The Five Heartbeats’ to Netflix’s ‘Kaleidoscope,’ the director’s career is a unique jigsaw puzzle. By Bethonie ...
Mar 1, 2023 · With his 1987 debut now part of the Criterion Collection, filmmaker Robert Townsend looks back on its making and legacy: 'I broke every rule.'.
A Hollywood pioneer well ahead of his time, Townsend, is often referred to as one of the “Godfathers of the Independent Film World.” With more than 30 years in the entertainment business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits.
