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Robert Townsend (* 6. Februar 1957 in Chicago, Illinois) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Komiker, Regisseur und Drehbuchautor . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Karriere. 2 Filmografie (Auswahl) 3 Weblinks. 4 Einzelnachweise. Karriere. Townsend wurde als zweites von vier Kindern von Robert und Shirley Townsend geboren.
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.
- Director, Actor, Producer
- February 6, 1957
- 9 Min.
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.
TitleYearRole2023(Director)2023Emmanuel Adamu2023(Director)2021(Director)29. Nov. 2022 · Townsend maxed out a handful of credit cards, or $60,000 in debt, to make Hollywood Shuffle – which went on to gross more than $5m at the box office. Roger Ebert called it “a logistical ...
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- Andrew Lawrence
28. Jan. 2023 · Robert Townsend in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, 2023. (G L Askew II/For The Washington Post) 10 min. Robert Townsend needed no introduction, at least not for Eric Garcia. The “Kaleidoscope”...
A Hollywood pioneer well ahead of his time, Townsend, is often referred to as one of the “Godfathers of the Independent Film World.” With more than 30 years in the entertainment business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits.
Robert Townsend, the director and star of the 1987 comedy film Hollywood Shuffle, talks about his personal and professional struggles in the film industry. He discusses his friendship with Keenen Ivory Wayans, his casting in A Soldier's Story, and his vision for Black representation on screen.
