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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.
Director. Actor. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play demo reel 9:05. Robert Townsend's Sizzle Reel. 9 Videos. 99+ Photos. Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network.
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. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World."
Jan 28, 2023 · Advertisement. This article was published more than 1 year ago. Pop Culture. Robert Townsend’s ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ comes full circle. From ‘The Five Heartbeats’ to Netflix’s ‘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...
“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.
Mar 3, 2023 · Essentially a series of poignant comedy sketches that highlight the dearth of good parts for Black actors, Hollywood Shuffle features Townsend playing a struggling actor who is just looking for his big break. But will he have to sell out and degrade himself by playing a pimp or a slang-talking drug addict to get it?
