Robert Townsend
Data de nascimento:
06/02/1957
Local de nascimento:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biografia
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.
Filmes em que atuou
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Charles Burnett (2019)- 0.00 ★Self
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Playin' for Love (2015)- 5.00 ★Coach Banks
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Scooby-Doo! Música de Vampiro (2012)- 7.75 ★Vampire Actor #1 (voice)
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)- 8.00 ★Self
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Directors on Directing (2009)- 0.00 ★Self
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Of Boys and Men (2008)- 7.67 ★Holden Cole
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Edge of Outside (2006)- 5.80 ★Bobby Taylor (archive footage)
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)- 8.00 ★Self
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Black Listed (2003)- 2.50 ★Alan Chambers
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I Was a Teenage Faust (2002)- 5.50 ★Mr. Five
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Com a Cor e a Coragem (2002)- 5.90 ★Mr. UB
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Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002)- 10.00 ★
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Subir, Subir e Voar (2000)- 5.65 ★Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000)- 6.00 ★
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Taxman (1999)- 3.00 ★Peyton Cody
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Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1999)- 4.70 ★Charlie Love
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Joseph's Gift (1999)- 0.00 ★James Saunders
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Love Songs (1999)- 8.00 ★Champ
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Jackie's Back! (1999)- 7.20 ★Robert Townsend
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Stuart Hall: Representation & the Media (1997)- 8.00 ★Archive Footage (Hollywood Shuffle)
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The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder (1994)- 0.00 ★Self
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O Homem Meteoro (1993)- 5.71 ★Jefferson Reed
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Ritmo & Blues - O Sonho do Sucesso (1991)- 7.21 ★Duck
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Robin Harris: One Night Stand (1990)- 0.00 ★Bum #3
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O Poderoso Quinn (1989)- 6.20 ★Maubee
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That's Adequate (1989)- 4.20 ★Standup Comic
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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3 (1989)- 0.00 ★
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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989)- 0.00 ★
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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988)- 0.00 ★
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Vou Te Pegar Otário (1988)- 6.38 ★Minor Role (uncredited)
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Confusões em Hollywood (1987)- 6.37 ★Bobby Taylor
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Uptown Comedy Express (1987)- 0.00 ★
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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1 (1987)- 0.00 ★
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Odd Jobs (1986)- 4.20 ★Dwight
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Ratboy (1986)- 3.70 ★Manny
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Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986)- 8.80 ★himself
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Competição de Destinos (1985)- 6.17 ★Jerome
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A História de um Soldado (1984)- 6.70 ★Corporal Ellis
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Ruas de Fogo (1984)- 6.89 ★The Sorels - Lester
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In Love with an Older Woman (1982)- 4.00 ★James
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Senior Trip (1981)- 4.20 ★Randy
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Willie e Phil: Uma Cama Para Três (1980)- 4.40 ★Thin Boy
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Women at West Point (1979)- 0.00 ★Russell Baker
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Os Selvagens da Noite (1979)- 7.67 ★Baseball Fury (uncredited)
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The Monkey Hustle (1976)- 5.60 ★Musician
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Cooley High (1975)- 6.80 ★Basketball Player in Gym Class