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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.
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 has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits. Robert's genius first revealed itself in elementary school.
Robert Townsend. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 6, 1957 · Chicago, Illinois, USA. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network.
Mar 3, 2023 · by Erik Luers. in Actors, Directors, Interviews, Screenwriters. on Mar 3, 2023. Criterion Collection, Hollywood Shuffle, Robert Townsend. I first became introduced to the work of Robert Townsend unceremoniously when his family sitcom, The Parent ‘Hood, premiered on The WB network in 1995.
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 audiences around the...
Biography. 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.
Nov 29, 2022 · Robert Townsend on making biting satire Hollywood Shuffle: ‘It was hard back then to make a movie’. Andrew Lawrence. As his industry comedy Hollywood Shuffle turns 35 and is inducted into the...
