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Mar 1, 2023 · “Hollywood Shuffle,” Townsend’s 1987 debut feature film as director, producer, co-writer and star, has just been released on disc by the Criterion Collection, in a newly restored 4K transfer with...
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
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Mar 2, 2023 · Frustrated by the lack of opportunities, Townsend and Keenan Ivory Wayans created their own by co-writing the movie industry satire “Hollywood Shuffle,” which Townsend directed and self ...
- Jim Hemphill
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.
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 ...
Feb 27, 2023 · Townsend trained at Chicago’s Second City, and Hollywood Shuffle, which he co-wrote with Keenen Ivory Wayans, is at heart a collection of sharply drawn comedy sketches, including a noir parody, a...
Jul 6, 2023 · 'The Bear' stars Ayo Edebiri and Robert Townsend talk about playing father-daughter in season 2 and reveal Townsend's casting story.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Robert Townsend looks back on his debut film, "Hollywood Shuffle," with a major sense of fondness. By all accounts, it was a struggle to get off the ground — Townsend notoriously maxed out a...
