Portrait of Robert Townsend

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 67 years old
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Poster of Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?
Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?
Robert Townsend was
65 in Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 08 2022
Poster of A Walk with Charles Burnett
A Walk with Charles Burnett
Robert Townsend was
62 in A Walk with Charles Burnett
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 27 2019
Poster of Making The Five Heartbeats
Making The Five Heartbeats
Robert Townsend was
61 in Making The Five Heartbeats
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 27 2018
Poster of Playin' for Love
Playin' for Love
Robert Townsend was
57 in Playin' for Love
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Robert Townsend was
56 in Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
as 'Director, Thanks'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of In the Hive
In the Hive
Robert Townsend was
55 in In the Hive
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 14 2012
Poster of Diary of a Single Mom
Diary of a Single Mom
Robert Townsend was
51 in Diary of a Single Mom
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 27 2009
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Robert Townsend was
51 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Of Boys and Men
Of Boys and Men
Robert Townsend was
51 in Of Boys and Men
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Oct 21 2008
Poster of Phantom Punch
Phantom Punch
Robert Townsend was
51 in Phantom Punch
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 01 2008
Poster of Black Listed
Black Listed
Robert Townsend was
45 in Black Listed
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 21 2003
Poster of 10,000 Black Men Named George
10,000 Black Men Named George
Robert Townsend was
45 in 10,000 Black Men Named George
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Robert Townsend was
44 in Carmen: A Hip Hopera
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 08 2001
Poster of Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
Robert Townsend was
43 in Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 10 2000
Poster of Holiday Heart
Holiday Heart
Robert Townsend was
43 in Holiday Heart
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 10 2000
Poster of Little Richard
Little Richard
Robert Townsend was
43 in Little Richard
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 20 2000
Poster of Up, Up, and Away
Up, Up, and Away
Robert Townsend was
42 in Up, Up, and Away
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of From Behind Closed Doors
From Behind Closed Doors
Robert Townsend was
42 in From Behind Closed Doors
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 19 1999
Poster of Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
Robert Townsend was
42 in Jackie's Back!
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 14 1999
Poster of Love Songs
Love Songs
Robert Townsend was
42 in Love Songs
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of B.A.P.S
B.A.P.S
Robert Townsend was
40 in B.A.P.S
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Robert Townsend was
36 in The Meteor Man
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of The Five Heartbeats
The Five Heartbeats
Robert Townsend was
34 in The Five Heartbeats
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend was
32 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Writer'.
Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend was
32 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Director'.
Sat, May 20 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend was
31 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Robert Townsend was
30 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Eddie Murphy Raw
Eddie Murphy Raw
Robert Townsend was
30 in Eddie Murphy Raw
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 25 1987
Poster of Uptown Comedy Express
Uptown Comedy Express
Robert Townsend was
30 in Uptown Comedy Express
as 'Writer'.
Sat, May 09 1987
Poster of Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
Robert Townsend was
30 in Hollywood Shuffle
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Robert Townsend was
29 in Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Sep 06 1986

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Robert Townsend was
65+ in Kaleidoscope
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 2023
Poster of Colin in Black and White
Colin in Black and White
Robert Townsend was
64+ in Colin in Black and White
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2021
Poster of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Robert Townsend was
64+ in The Wonder Years
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of Black Lightning
Black Lightning
Robert Townsend was
60+ in Black Lightning
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 2018
Poster of South of Nowhere
South of Nowhere
Robert Townsend was
48+ in South of Nowhere
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2005
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Robert Townsend was
37+ in The Parent 'Hood
as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of Townsend Television
Townsend Television
Robert Townsend will be
67+ in Townsend Television
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased