Biography
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.
Filmography
all 80
Movies 63
Director 23
TV Shows 17
self 10
Producer 5
Voice 2
Writer 1
Poppa's House (2024)
The Bear (2022)
The Wonder Years (2021)
Black Lightning (2018)
Playin' for Love (2015)
In the Hive (2012)
Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2012)
Of Boys and Men (2008)
Phantom Punch (2008)
Edge of Outside (2006)
Great Drives (2006)
South of Nowhere (2005)
Black Listed (2003)
Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001)
Holiday Heart (2000)
Little Richard (2000)
Up, Up, and Away (2000)
Taxman (1999)
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1999)
Jackie's Back! (1999)
Love Songs (1999)
Joseph's Gift (1999)
B.A.P.S (1997)
Stuart Hall: Representation & the Media (1997)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
The Parent 'Hood (1995)
The Chevy Chase Show (1993)
The Meteor Man (1993)
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989)
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3 (1989)
That's Adequate (1989)
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Ratboy (1986)
Odd Jobs (1986)
Amazing Stories (1985)
A Soldier's Story (1984)
Streets of Fire (1984)
Willie and Phil (1980)
Women at West Point (1979)
The Warriors (1979)
The Monkey Hustle (1976)
Cooley High (1975)
M*A*S*H (1972)
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-02-06 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
ChildrenSkye Townsend
CitizenshipsUnited States
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