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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)
... (executive producer)
- The Legacy
... (executive producer)
- Secrets
... (executive producer)
2009-2011
Diary of a Single Mom
(TV Series) (executive producer - 26 episodes)
- Friday
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- Dream Cart
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- In the Meantime
(2011)
... (executive producer)
- Paradox
(2010)
... (executive producer)
- Aplomb
(2010)
... (executive producer)
The Parent 'Hood
(TV Series) (executive producer - 77 episodes, 1995 - 1999) (co-executive producer - 13 episodes, 1995)
- Wedding Bells Blues
(1999)
... (executive producer)
- Something About Queenie
(1999)
... (executive producer)
- To Kiss or Not to Kiss
(1999)
... (executive producer)
- Old Men Can't Jump
(1999)
... (executive producer)
- Integrity to Block
(1999)
... (executive producer)
1993
Townsend Television
(TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
- Episode #1.10
(1993)
... (executive producer)
- Episode #1.9
(1993)
... (executive producer)
- 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 (43 credits)
Actor (43 credits)
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Writer (17 credits)
Writer (17 credits)
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Director (41 credits)
Director (41 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (9 credits)
Thanks (9 credits)
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Self (92 credits)
Self (92 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Music video: Appeared in New Edition's "N.E. Heeartbeat". See more »Alternate Names:
Bob TownsendHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Graduate of Austin High School in Chicago. See more »Star Sign:
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