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Robert Townsend | |
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&sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Robert_Townsend,_2018_(TtFUnyOrkpM).jpg) Townsend in 2018 | |
| Born | February 6, 1957 |
| Education | Illinois State University |
| Alma mater | Austin High School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
| Notable work | |
| Spouse |
Cheri Jones
(m. 1990; div. 2001) |
| Children | 3, including Skye |
| Website | roberttownsend |
Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer.[1][2] 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 portrayal of The WB's sitcom The Parent 'Hood 's main character Robert Peterson, the series he created and directed select episodes of ran from 1995 to 1999. 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,[3] 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, Ayo Edebiri, and many more.[4]
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2008). "Robert Townsend". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 21 October 2008.
- ^ "As Robert Townsend Sees It : He's Fighting Stereotypes With 'Meteor Man' and New TV Show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
- ^ "Playin' For Love". Black Cinema Connection. 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
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