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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 is a versatile and influential filmmaker who has made over 30 films, including Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats and Meteor Man. He has also starred in Cooley High, A Soldier's Story and The Parent 'Hood, and won a Cable Ace award for Partners in Crime.
- Director, Actor, Producer
- February 6, 1957
- 9 min
Robert Townsend is a versatile actor, writer, director, producer and filmmaker who has made an indelible mark in Hollywood. He is known for his independent films such as Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats and The Meteor Man, as well as his TV shows like Partners in Crime and The Parent 'Hood.
- February 6, 1957
Jan 28, 2023 · Robert Townsend in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, 2023. (G L Askew II/For The Washington Post) 10 min. Robert Townsend needed no introduction, at least not for Eric Garcia. The “Kaleidoscope”...
Feb 27, 2019 · Robert Townsend is a pioneer 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 world.Want...
Mar 3, 2023 · Robert Townsend, the director and star of the 1987 comedy film Hollywood Shuffle, talks about his personal and professional struggles in the film industry. He discusses his friendship with Keenen Ivory Wayans, his casting in A Soldier's Story, and his vision for Black representation on screen.
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Robert Townsend is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. He is known for his films Hollywood Shuffle, The Meteor Man, The Five Heartbeats, and the sitcom The Parent 'Hood.
