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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. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World." With over 30 years in the business, he ...
- January 1, 1
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Find where to watch Robert Townsend's latest movies and tv shows. ... Actor 35 Credits. The Parent 'Hood. 2022. Black Lightning. 2018. M*A*S*H. 1982. Uptown Comedy Express.
Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. [1] [2] 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. He is especially known for his portrayal of The ...
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama. 7.3. Rate this. In the past, family man Leo tries to leave his life of crime behind, but a tempting job and a persuasive partner make old habits hard to break. Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell, Paz Vega, Rosaline Elbay. Votes: 1,271. 11.
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An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood. Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois. Votes: 6,385 | Gross: $5.23M
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. He is especially known for his eponymous self-titled character, Robert Peterson as the starring role as on ...
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Producer, Actor, Writer, Director. Born February 6, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World."
