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Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. [1] [2] 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 written, directed, produced and starred in his own films, such as Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats and The Meteor Man. He has also worked with many Hollywood stars and created popular TV shows and specials.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Robert Townsend in The Meteor Man (1993)
- Musical Theater of Hope Headshot
- Robert Townsend publicity still from his one man show Living The Shuffle at The Marsh Theater in Berkeley, CA.
- Robert Townsend on the red carpet for The Academy Governors Awards.
- Suzzanne Douglas and Robert Townsend in The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- Suzzanne Douglas, Robert Townsend, and Curtis Williams in The Parent 'Hood (1995)
Contact Information. View & Download CV. Office Phone 617-452-3722. Email Address rtownsen@mit.edu. Office E52-538. Social. Assistant Name Deborah Jamiol. Assistant Phone 617-252-1618. Links LEAD- Laboratory for Economic Analysis and Design.
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.
Jan 28, 2023 · “Hollywood Shuffle” is his most defining project, the one that transformed Robert Townsend — an actor with roots in theater, stand-up and improvisational comedy — into Robert Townsend, a ...
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 world.Want...