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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 years of movies and TV shows. He is known for his comedies, such as Hollywood Shuffle and The Five Heartbeats, and his social commentary, such as The Meteor Man and 10,000 Black Men Named George.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
- February 6, 1957
“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.
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.
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...
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.
