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Robert Townsend

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Feb 06 1957

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Robert Townsend is 68 years old

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A Walk with Charles Burnett

Robert Townsend was 62 in A Walk with Charles Burnett as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2019

Playin' for Love

Robert Townsend was 57 in Playin' for Love as 'Coach Banks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2015

Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire

Robert Townsend was 55 in Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire as 'Vampire Actor #1 (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2012

Directors on Directing

Robert Townsend was 52 in Directors on Directing as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2009

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Robert Townsend was 51 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Of Boys and Men

Robert Townsend was 51 in Of Boys and Men as 'Holden Cole'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 2008

Tao of The Golden Mask

Robert Townsend was 50 in Tao of The Golden Mask

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 2007

Edge of Outside

Robert Townsend was 49 in Edge of Outside as 'Bobby Taylor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 2006

Black Listed

Robert Townsend was 45 in Black Listed as 'Alan Chambers'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 2003

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

Robert Townsend was 45 in Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003

I Was a Teenage Faust

Robert Townsend was 45 in I Was a Teenage Faust as 'Mr. Five'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002

Undercover Brother

Robert Townsend was 45 in Undercover Brother as 'Mr. UB'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002

Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs

Robert Townsend was 45 in Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2002

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Robert Townsend was 42 in Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2000

Up, Up, and Away

Robert Townsend was 42 in Up, Up, and Away as 'Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2000

Taxman

Robert Townsend was 42 in Taxman as 'Peyton Cody'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999

Mercenary II: Thick & Thin

Robert Townsend was 42 in Mercenary II: Thick & Thin as 'Charlie Love'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1999

Jackie's Back!

Robert Townsend was 42 in Jackie's Back! as 'Robert Townsend'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1999

Love Songs

Robert Townsend was 42 in Love Songs as 'Champ'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1999

Joseph's Gift

Robert Townsend was 41 in Joseph's Gift as 'James Saunders'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Stuart Hall: Representation & the Media

Robert Townsend was 39 in Stuart Hall: Representation & the Media as 'Archive Footage (Hollywood Shuffle)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

Robert Townsend was 36 in The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

The Meteor Man

Robert Townsend was 36 in The Meteor Man as 'Jefferson Reed'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993

The Five Heartbeats

Robert Townsend was 34 in The Five Heartbeats as 'Duck'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991

Robin Harris: One Night Stand

Robert Townsend was 33 in Robin Harris: One Night Stand as 'Bum #3'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1990

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

Robert Townsend was 32 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3

Robert Townsend was 32 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1989

The Mighty Quinn

Robert Townsend was 32 in The Mighty Quinn as 'Maubee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989

That's Adequate

Robert Townsend was 31 in That's Adequate as 'Standup Comic'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1989

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Robert Townsend was 31 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Robert Townsend was 31 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

Robert Townsend was 30 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1987

Uptown Comedy Express

Robert Townsend was 30 in Uptown Comedy Express

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1987

Hollywood Shuffle

Robert Townsend was 30 in Hollywood Shuffle as 'Bobby Taylor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987

Ratboy

Robert Townsend was 29 in Ratboy as 'Manny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1986

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Robert Townsend was 29 in Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1986

Odd Jobs

Robert Townsend was 29 in Odd Jobs as 'Dwight'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986

American Flyers

Robert Townsend was 28 in American Flyers as 'Jerome'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985

A Soldier's Story

Robert Townsend was 27 in A Soldier's Story as 'Corporal Ellis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984

Streets of Fire

Robert Townsend was 27 in Streets of Fire as 'The Sorels - Lester'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984

In Love with an Older Woman

Robert Townsend was 25 in In Love with an Older Woman as 'James'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1982

Senior Trip

Robert Townsend was 24 in Senior Trip as 'Randy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1981

Willie and Phil

Robert Townsend was 23 in Willie and Phil as 'Thin Boy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980

Women at West Point

Robert Townsend was 22 in Women at West Point as 'Russell Baker'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1979

The Warriors

Robert Townsend was 21 in The Warriors as 'Baseball Fury (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979

The Monkey Hustle

Robert Townsend was 19 in The Monkey Hustle as 'Musician'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976

Cooley High

Robert Townsend was 18 in Cooley High as 'Basketball Player in Gym Class'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1975

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Before

Robert Townsend was 67+ in Before

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 24 2024

The Bear

Robert Townsend was 65+ in The Bear as 'Emmanuel Adamu'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2022

Black Lightning

Robert Townsend was 60+ in Black Lightning as 'Dr. Napier Frank'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 2018

Black in the 80s

Robert Townsend was 47+ in Black in the 80s as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005

Hollywood Squares

Robert Townsend was 41+ in Hollywood Squares

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Robert Townsend was 38+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Rumpelstiltskin (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

The Parent 'Hood

Robert Townsend was 37+ in The Parent 'Hood as 'Robert Peterson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

The Carol Burnett Show

Robert Townsend was 34+ in The Carol Burnett Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 1991

Amazing Stories

Robert Townsend was 28+ in Amazing Stories as 'Billy Burliss'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

M*A*S*H

Robert Townsend was 15+ in M*A*S*H as 'Patient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972