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Robert Townsend
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Robert Townsend

Data di nascita: 6 febbraio 1957

Luogo di nascita: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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. He is especially known for his eponymous self-titled character, Robert Peterson as the starring role as on The WB sitcom The Parent 'Hood (1995–1999), a series which he created and of which directed select episodes. Townsend is also known for his role as Donald "Duck" Matthews in his 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. He later wrote, directed and produced Making The Five Heartbeats (2018), a documentary film about the production process and behind the scenes insight into creating the film. Townsend is also known for his production company Townsend Entertainment which has produced films Playin' for Love, In the Hive and more. During the 1980s and early–1990s, Townsend gained national exposure through his stand-up comedy routines and appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Townsend has worked with talent including Halle Berry, Morgan Freeman, Chris Tucker, Beyoncé, Denzel Washington and many more.

Filmografia

Film e serie TV in cui Robert Townsend ha recitato o preso parte

Film

The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
N/D

Film · Documentario · 2026

Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?
6.2

Film · Commedia · 2022

A Walk with Charles Burnett
N/D

Film · Documentario · 2019

Making The Five Heartbeats
N/D

Film · Documentario · 2018

Playin' for Love
5.0

Film · Commedia · 2015

Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
7.0

Film · Commedia · 2013

In the Hive
4.8

Film · Dramma · 2012

Scooby-Doo! e il festival dei vampiri
7.7

Film · Famiglia · 2012

Directors on Directing
N/D

Film · Documentario · 2009

Diary of a Single Mom
4.0

Film · Dramma · 2009

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
8.0

Film · Commedia · 2009

Of Boys and Men
7.7

Film · Dramma · 2008

Phantom Punch
5.3

Film · Dramma · 2008

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
8.2

Film · Commedia · 2003

Black Listed
4.0

Film · Azione · 2003

I Was a Teenage Faust
6.7

Film · Commedia · 2002

Undercover Brother
5.9

Film · Azione · 2002

10,000 Black Men Named George
3.9

Film · Dramma · 2002

Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
9.5

Film · Commedia · 2002

Carmen: A Hip Hopera
6.3

Film · Dramma · 2001

Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
7.6

Film · Dramma · 2000

Holiday Heart
6.9

Film · Dramma · 2000

Little Richard
6.5

Film · Dramma · 2000

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
6.7

Film · Documentario · 2000

Papà, non so volare!
5.6

Film · Azione · 2000

Taxman
4.2

Film · Azione · 1999

Mercenary II: Thick & Thin
5.5

Film · Azione · 1999

From Behind Closed Doors
10.0

Film · Documentario · 1999

Jackie's Back!
6.9

Film · Commedia · 1999

Love Songs
8.7

Film · Romance · 1999

Joseph's Gift
7.0

Film · Dramma · 1999

B.A.P.S
5.3

Film · Commedia · 1997

Stuart Hall: Representation & the Media
8.0

Film · Documentario · 1997

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
7.0

Film · Documentario · 1994

Meteor Man
5.8

Film · Fantasy · 1993

The Five Heartbeats
7.3

Film · Dramma · 1991

Robin Harris: One Night Stand
N/D

Film · Commedia · 1990

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
N/D

Film · Commedia · 1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
N/D

Film · Commedia · 1989

Jamaica Cop
6.0

Film · Azione · 1989

That's Adequate
4.1

Film · Commedia · 1989

Scappa, scappa... poi ti prendo!
6.4

Film · Commedia · 1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
N/D

Film · Commedia · 1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
6.5

Film · Musica · 1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
N/D

Film · Commedia · 1987

Nudo e crudo
7.3

Film · Commedia · 1987

Uptown Comedy Express
7.0

Film · Commedia · 1987

Hollywood Shuffle
6.5

Film · Commedia · 1987

Ratboy
4.1

Film · Commedia · 1986

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
7.9

Film · Commedia · 1986

Odd Jobs
4.4

Film · Commedia · 1986

Il vincitore
6.1

Film · Dramma · 1985

Storia di un soldato
6.8

Film · Mistero · 1984

Strade di fuoco
6.9

Film · Azione · 1984

In Love with an Older Woman
5.5

Film · Commedia · 1982

Senior Trip
4.1

Film · Commedia · 1981

Io, Willie e Phil
4.6

Film · Commedia · 1980

Women at West Point
8.0

Film · Dramma · 1979

I guerrieri della notte
7.7

Film · Azione · 1979

The Monkey Hustle
5.7

Film · Azione · 1976

Mahogany
5.9

Film · Dramma · 1975

Cooley High
7.0

Film · Commedia · 1975

Serie TV

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
7.7

Serie · Documentario · 2026

Before
6.3

Serie · Dramma · 2024

Poppa's House
5.6

Serie · Commedia · 2024

Caleidoscopio
6.8

Serie · Crime · 2023

The Bear
8.2

Serie · Dramma · 2022

Power Book IV: Force
8.3

Serie · Crime · 2022

Colin in bianco e nero
6.6

Serie · Dramma · 2021

The Wonder Years
7.0

Serie · Commedia · 2021

Love Is___
6.3

Serie · Dramma · 2018

Black Lightning
6.9

Serie · Action & Adventure · 2018

South of Nowhere
7.3

Serie · Dramma · 2005

Black in the 80s
N/D

Serie · 2005

Hollywood Squares
7.6

Serie · 1998

Le favole più belle del mondo
6.3

Serie · Animazione · 1995

The Parent 'Hood
7.3

Serie · Commedia · 1995

Storie Incredibili - Amazing Stories
7.5

Serie · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · 1985

M*A*S*H
7.9

Serie · War & Politics · 1972