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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
I interviewed actor/director/writer Robert Townsend about his path up the Hollywood ladder. From early film influences, to working as a movie extra, the imp...
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- 115
- take2markTV
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.
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.