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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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Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?

Robert Townsend was 65 in Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 2022

A Walk with Charles Burnett

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

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2019

Making The Five Heartbeats

Robert Townsend was 61 in Making The Five Heartbeats as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 2018

Playin' for Love

Robert Townsend was 57 in Playin' for Love as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2015

Bill Cosby: Far From Finished

Robert Townsend was 56 in Bill Cosby: Far From Finished as 'Director, Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013

In the Hive

Robert Townsend was 55 in In the Hive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2012

Diary of a Single Mom

Robert Townsend was 51 in Diary of a Single Mom as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 2009

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Of Boys and Men

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

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 2008

Phantom Punch

Robert Townsend was 51 in Phantom Punch as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2008

Black Listed

Robert Townsend was 45 in Black Listed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 2003

10,000 Black Men Named George

Robert Townsend was 45 in 10,000 Black Men Named George as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2002

Carmen: A Hip Hopera

Robert Townsend was 44 in Carmen: A Hip Hopera as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 08 2001

Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story

Robert Townsend was 43 in Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 2000

Holiday Heart

Robert Townsend was 43 in Holiday Heart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 2000

Little Richard

Robert Townsend was 43 in Little Richard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 2000

Up, Up, and Away

Robert Townsend was 42 in Up, Up, and Away as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2000

From Behind Closed Doors

Robert Townsend was 42 in From Behind Closed Doors as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 19 1999

Jackie's Back!

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

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1999

Love Songs

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

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1999

B.A.P.S

Robert Townsend was 40 in B.A.P.S as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997

The Meteor Man

Robert Townsend was 36 in The Meteor Man as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993

The Five Heartbeats

Robert Townsend was 34 in The Five Heartbeats as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

Robert Townsend was 32 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Director'.

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 as 'Director, Executive Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Robert Townsend was 31 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 as 'Writer, Director'.

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 as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1987

Eddie Murphy Raw

Robert Townsend was 30 in Eddie Murphy Raw as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1987

Uptown Comedy Express

Robert Townsend was 30 in Uptown Comedy Express as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1987

Hollywood Shuffle

Robert Townsend was 30 in Hollywood Shuffle as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

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

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1986

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Poppa's House

Robert Townsend was 67+ in Poppa's House as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 2024

Kaleidoscope

Robert Townsend was 65+ in Kaleidoscope as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 2023

Colin in Black and White

Robert Townsend was 64+ in Colin in Black and White as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2021

The Wonder Years

Robert Townsend was 64+ in The Wonder Years as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021

Black Lightning

Robert Townsend was 60+ in Black Lightning as 'Director'.

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

South of Nowhere

Robert Townsend was 48+ in South of Nowhere as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2005

The Parent 'Hood

Robert Townsend was 37+ in The Parent 'Hood as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.

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

Townsend Television

Robert Townsend will be 68+ in Townsend Television as 'Creator'.

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