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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 (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 3, 2023 · Released in 1987, his directorial debut, Hollywood Shuffle, was a hilariously scathing look at the film and television industry’s racist hiring practices, something Townsend’s many years as a working actor hardened him to.
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.
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 ...
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.
Mar 1, 2023 · With his 1987 debut now part of the Criterion Collection, filmmaker Robert Townsend looks back on its making and legacy: 'I broke every rule.'.
