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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. 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 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.
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – the Motown classic is the perfect song to describe Hollywood icon Robert Townsend. Townsend started out as an extra in movies and has since become a heralded actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and cable network programming CEO.
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 ...
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...
Feb 27, 2019 · Townsend is a pioneer for many artists in Hollywood. As a writer, director and actor, he's built an extensive resume of television and film work, bringing black stories to...
Feb 28, 2023 · While Townsend felt he scored a major break landing a role in Norman Jewison’s 1984 War World II drama A Soldier’s Story starring Denzel Washington, it hardly guaranteed future work. “The ...
