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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...
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.
“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.
Nov 29, 2022 · Townsend shows impressive range as hero Bobby Taylor, a hungry young actor who daydreams of roles in slave dramas and blaxploitation flicks – at once parodying familiar tropes while yearning to...
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,’...
How would one describe Robert Townsend? A talented actor, Hollywood trailblazer, passionate visionary, or just a regular guy seeking to make a difference, these are all phrases that apply to the multitalented entertainer. Townsend is the last of a rare breed of artists that scrutinizes every word and syllable that is expressed in his work.
Feb 27, 2019 · Listen 35:00. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. Robert Townsend is a pioneer in Hollywood. As a writer,...
