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Robert Townsend (I)
Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World." With over 30 years in the business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an ...
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Producer (26 credits)
Producer (26 credits)
2011
Los Americans
(TV Series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
- The Truth Hurts
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- Happy Birthday
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- Going to Mexico
(2011)
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- The Legacy
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- Secrets
... (executive producer)
2009-2011
Diary of a Single Mom
(TV Series) (executive producer - 26 episodes)
- Friday
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- Dream Cart
(2011)
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- In the Meantime
(2011)
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- Paradox
(2010)
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- Aplomb
(2010)
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The Parent 'Hood
(TV Series) (executive producer - 77 episodes, 1995 - 1999) (co-executive producer - 13 episodes, 1995)
- Wedding Bells Blues
(1999)
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- Something About Queenie
(1999)
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- To Kiss or Not to Kiss
(1999)
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- Old Men Can't Jump
(1999)
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- Integrity to Block
(1999)
... (executive producer)
1993
Townsend Television
(TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
- Episode #1.10
(1993)
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- Episode #1.9
(1993)
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- Episode #1.8
(1993)
... (executive producer)
- Episode #1.7
(1993)
... (executive producer)
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... (executive producer)
1991
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime
(TV Special documentary) (executive producer)
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Actor (42 credits)
Actor (42 credits)
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Writer (17 credits)
Writer (17 credits)
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Director (37 credits)
Director (37 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (85 credits)
Self (85 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Xommercial break teaser for Anamainiacs on Kids' WB (Late 90s)Height:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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