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Date of Birth:

6 February 1957, Chicago, Illinois, USA more

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Considered one of the most versatile talents in Hollywood today, many... more

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Studies with Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. more

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3 wins & 3 nominations more

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Filmography

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In Development
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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Diary of a Single Mom" (2009)	executive producer (8 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	-
	8 TV episodes: "Diary of a Single Mom: Thanksgiving's End (#1.8)" (executive producer) "Diary of a Single Mom: Solstice (#1.7)" (executive producer) "Diary of a Single Mom: Aftermath (#1.6)" (executive producer) "Diary of a Single Mom: Halloween Ghosts (#1.5)" (executive producer) "Diary of a Single Mom: Eyes Don't Lie (#1.4)" (executive producer) 3 episodes not shown.
2.	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)	(co-executive producer)	2009	-	9.4 (14)

3.	Of Boys and Men (2008)	(executive producer)	2008	-	7.7 (6)

4.	"Partners in Crime: The Next Generation Atlanta" (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

5.	CeCe Winans Straight Up (2006) (TV)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

6.	"Thou$and Dollar Bee on the Road" (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

7.	"Playhouse 22" (2006)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	2006	-	-

8.	"The Envy Life" (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

9.	"Partners in Crime" (2005)	(executive producer)	2005	-	-

10.	"Spoken" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

11.	"Black College Talent Hour" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

12.	"Thousand Dollar Bee" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

13.	"Souled Out" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

14.	"Speaker's Box" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

15.	"Lisa Knight and the Round Table" (2004)	(executive producer)	2004	-	-

16.	"The Parent 'Hood" (1995)	executive producer (76 episodes, 1995-1999) co-executive producer (13 episodes, 1995)	1999	-	5.7 (192)
	89 TV episodes: "The Parent 'Hood: Wedding Bells Blues (#5.11)" (executive producer) "The Parent 'Hood: Something About Queenie (#5.10)" (executive producer) "The Parent 'Hood: To Kiss or Not to Kiss (#5.9)" (executive producer) "The Parent 'Hood: Integrity to Block (#5.7)" (executive producer) "The Parent 'Hood: Old Men Can't Jump (#5.8)" (executive producer) 84 episodes not shown.
17.	"Townsend Television" (1993)	(executive producer) (1993)	1993	-	-

18.	The Meteor Man (1993)	(producer)	1993	-	4.5 (2,191)

19.	The Five Heartbeats (1991)	(producer)	1991	-	6.8 (1,071)

20.	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV)	(executive producer)	1991	-	7.2 (27)

21.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)	(producer)	1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Night on the Townsend with Robert Townsend (completed) (2009) (TV)	(writer)	2009	-	-

2.	Black Listed (2003) (V)	(written by)	2003	-	4.1 (51)
	AKAs: Blacklisted (UK: DVD title)
3.	"The Parent 'Hood" (1995)	(83 episodes, 1995-1999)	1999	-	5.7 (192)
	83 TV episodes: "The Parent 'Hood: Wedding Bells Blues (#5.11)" (creator) "The Parent 'Hood: Something About Queenie (#5.10)" (creator) "The Parent 'Hood: To Kiss or Not to Kiss (#5.9)" (creator) "The Parent 'Hood: Integrity to Block (#5.7)" (creator) "The Parent 'Hood: Old Men Can't Jump (#5.8)" (creator) 78 episodes not shown.
4.	"Townsend Television" (1993)	(creator) (1993) (writer)	1993	-	-

5.	The Meteor Man (1993)	(written by)	1993	-	4.5 (2,191)

6.	The Five Heartbeats (1991)	(written by)	1991	-	6.8 (1,071)

7.	Uptown Comedy Express (1987) (TV)	(writer)	1987	-	5.8 (9)

8.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)	(written by)	1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Of Boys and Men (2008)	Holden Cole	2008	-	7.7 (6)

2.	Black Listed (2003) (V)	Alan Chambers	2003	-	4.1 (51)
	AKAs: Blacklisted (UK: DVD title)
3.	I Was a Teenage Faust (2002) (TV)	Mr. Five	2002	-	5.1 (227)

4.	Undercover Brother (2002)	Mr. UB	2002	-	5.7 (13,260)

5.	Book of Love (2002)		2002	-	7.2 (44)

6.	Up, Up, and Away! (2000) (TV)	Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle	2000	-	4.5 (422)

7.	"The Parent 'Hood" (1995)	Robert Peterson (36 episodes, 1995-1999)	1999	-	5.7 (192)
	36 TV episodes: "The Parent 'Hood: Wedding Bells Blues (#5.11)" Robert Peterson "The Parent 'Hood: To Kiss or Not to Kiss (#5.9)" Robert Peterson "The Parent 'Hood: Integrity to Block (#5.7)" Robert Peterson "The Parent 'Hood: Mommy Dearest (#5.5)" Robert Peterson "The Parent 'Hood: 'Hood Sweet' Hood: Part 2 (#5.1)" Robert Peterson 31 episodes not shown.
8.	Love Songs (1999) (TV)	Champ (segment "Love Song for Champ, A")	1999	-	5.9 (125)

9.	Taxman (1999/II)	Peyton Cody	1999	-	5.7 (313)

10.	"Motown Live" (1998)	Host (unknown episodes, 1998-1999)	1998	-	-

11.	Joseph's Gift (1998)	James Saunders	1998	-	6.8 (57)

12.	Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1997) (TV)	Charlie Love	1997	-	3.4 (109)
	AKAs: Thick and Thin (USA: alternative title)
13.	Bliss (1995/II) (TV)	Dr. Barry Sullivan	1995	-	5.8 (16)

14.	The Meteor Man (1993)	Jefferson Reed	1993	-	4.5 (2,191)

15.	"The Carol Burnett Show" (1991)	Skit characters (unknown episodes)	1991	-	8.7 (36)

16.	The Five Heartbeats (1991)	Duck	1991	-	6.8 (1,071)

17.	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV)	Host/Various Characters	1991	-	7.2 (27)

18.	"One Night Stand" (1989)	Bum #3 (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	7.2 (53)
	1 TV episode: "One Night Stand: (1990-03-03)" Bum #3
19.	The Mighty Quinn (1989)	Maubee	1989	-	6.0 (1,594)

20.	That's Adequate (1989)	Stand-up Comic	1989	-	5.7 (98)

21.	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)	(uncredited)	1988	-	6.2 (4,914)
	AKAs: I'm Gonna Git You, Sucka (USA: informal alternative title)
22.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)	Bobby Taylor / 4 characters not shown	1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)
23.	"Amazing Stories" (1985)	Billy Burliss (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.3 (1,057)
	AKAs: Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia) Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Amazing Stories: The 21-Inch Sun (#2.15)" Billy Burliss
24.	Ratboy (1986)	Manny	1986	-	3.8 (275)

25.	Odd Jobs (1986)	Dwight	1986	-	4.1 (161)
	AKAs: Summer Jobs (USA: alternative title) This End Up (USA: alternative title)
26.	American Flyers (1985)	Jerome	1985	-	5.9 (2,389)

27.	A Soldier's Story (1984)	Corporal Ellis	1984	-	7.2 (3,064)

28.	Streets of Fire (1984)	Lester - The Sorels	1984	-	6.4 (5,152)

29.	"MAS*H" (1972)	Patient (1 episode, 1982)	1982	-	8.6 (6,972)
	1 TV episode: "MAS*H: Bombshells (#11.6)" Patient
30.	In Love with an Older Woman (1982) (TV)		1982	-	6.9 (71)

31.	Senior Trip (1981) (TV)	Randy	1981	-	4.5 (81)

32.	Willie & Phil (1980)	Thin Boy	1980	-	6.0 (186)
	AKAs: Paul Mazurksy's Willie & Phil (USA: poster title)
33.	Women at West Point (1979) (TV)	Russell Baker	1979	-	5.6 (56)

34.	The Warriors (1979)	(uncredited) Baseball Fury	1979	-	7.6 (22,770)

35.	"Watch Your Mouth" (1978)		1978	-	-

36.	The Monkey Hu$tle (1976)	(uncredited) Musician	1976	-	4.1 (110)

37.	Mahogany (1975)	(uncredited) Extra	1975	-	5.2 (543)

38.	Cooley High (1975)	(uncredited) Basketball player in gym class	1975	-	7.0 (827)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Diary of a Single Mom" (2009)	(8 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	-
	8 TV episodes: "Diary of a Single Mom: Thanksgiving's End (#1.8)" "Diary of a Single Mom: Solstice (#1.7)" "Diary of a Single Mom: Aftermath (#1.6)" "Diary of a Single Mom: Halloween Ghosts (#1.5)" "Diary of a Single Mom: Eyes Don't Lie (#1.4)" 3 episodes not shown.
2.	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)		2009	-	9.4 (14)

3.	Phantom Punch (2009)		2009	-	-

4.	"Unfabulous" (2004)	(1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	5.8 (897)
	1 TV episode: "Unfabulous: The Quest (#3.9)"
5.	"South of Nowhere" (2005)	(3 episodes, 2005-2006)	2006	-	8.6 (1,849)
	3 TV episodes: "South of Nowhere: Love & War and Love & War (#2.10)" "South of Nowhere: Under My Skin (#1.7)" "South of Nowhere: Friends with Benefits (#1.6)"
6.	The Story of Beyoncé (2006) (TV)	(earlier footage)	2006	-	-

7.	"Partners in Crime" (2005)		2005	-	-

8.	Black Listed (2003) (V)		2003	-	4.1 (51)
	AKAs: Blacklisted (UK: DVD title)
9.	"Soul Food" (2000)	(1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	6.7 (227)
	1 TV episode: "Soul Food: Tonight at Noon (#3.1)"
10.	10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) (TV)		2002	-	6.1 (158)

11.	Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) (TV)		2001	-	4.1 (730)

12.	Holiday Heart (2000) (TV)		2000	-	6.9 (401)

13.	Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) (TV)		2000	-	6.3 (58)
	AKAs: The Natalie Cole Story (USA: short title)
14.	Little Richard (2000) (TV)		2000	-	6.1 (244)

15.	Up, Up, and Away! (2000) (TV)		2000	-	4.5 (422)

16.	"The Parent 'Hood" (1995)	(8 episodes, 1997-1999)	1999	-	5.7 (192)
	8 TV episodes: "The Parent 'Hood: Wedding Bells Blues (#5.11)" "The Parent 'Hood: To Kiss or Not to Kiss (#5.9)" "The Parent 'Hood: Integrity to Block (#5.7)" "The Parent 'Hood: Mommy Dearest (#5.5)" "The Parent 'Hood: 'Hood Sweet' Hood: Part 2 (#5.1)" 3 episodes not shown.
17.	Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV)		1999	-	5.6 (292)
	AKAs: Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA: alternative title)
18.	Love Songs (1999) (TV)	(segment "Love Song for Jean and Ellis, A")	1999	-	5.9 (125)

19.	Fraternity Boys (1999)		1999	-	-

20.	The 20th Century: From Behind Closed Doors (1999) (TV)		1999	-	-

21.	BAP*S (1997)		1997	-	3.3 (1,439)
	AKAs: B.A.P.S.
22.	"Townsend Television" (1993)	(film segment director) (1993)	1993	-	-

23.	The Meteor Man (1993)		1993	-	4.5 (2,191)

24.	The Five Heartbeats (1991)		1991	-	6.8 (1,071)

25.	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV)		1991	-	7.2 (27)

26.	Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)		1987	-	7.0 (6,902)
	AKAs: Raw (USA: short title) Raw: The Concert Movie (USA: poster title)
27.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)		1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Phantom Punch (2009)	(lyrics: "If You Want My Love", "The Man That I Love")	2009	-	-

2.	The Five Heartbeats (1991)	("America")	1991	-	6.8 (1,071)

Thanks View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	The Weekend It Lives (1992)	(special thanks)	1992	-	1.3 (546)
		AKAs: Ax 'Em (USA: new title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (post-production) (2010) (TV)	(voice)	2010	-	-

2.	11-04-08: The Day of Change (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	-

3.	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)	Himself	2009	-	9.4 (14)

4.	Directors on Directing (post-production) (2009)	Robert Townsend	2009	-	-

5.	Night on the Townsend with Robert Townsend (completed) (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	-

6.	"Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee" (2008)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	7.6 (10)
	1 TV episode: "Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee: You've Got Junk Mail (#1.5)" Himself
7.	Tao of the Golden Mask (2007)	Lead	2007	-	9.0 (6)

8.	We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (2006) (V)	Himself	2006	-	8.3 (15)

9.	An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	3.2 (13)

10.	The Black Movie Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	2.6 (11)

11.	The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself (presenter: Best Cinematography)	2005	-	4.6 (82)

12.	"Black in the 80s" (2005)	Himself	2005	-	3.9 (11)

13.	Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	6.5 (88)
	AKAs: Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! - Uncensored (USA: DVD title)
14.	The Script (2002)	Himself	2002	-	8.8 (12)

15.	Casting for Glinda (2001) (V)	Himself	2001	-	-

16.	An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (2001) (TV)	Co-Host	2001	-	6.2 (6)

17.	"American Masters" (1983)	Director / Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	8.3 (66)
	1 TV episode: "American Masters: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light" Himself - Actor/Director
18.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 1999)	1999	-	5.0 (175)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title) 5 TV episodes: "Hollywood Squares: (1999-07-31)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (1999-07-30)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (1999-07-29)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (1999-07-28)" Guest Appearance "Hollywood Squares: (1999-07-27)" Guest Appearance
19.	Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	5.6 (292)
	AKAs: Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA: alternative title)
20.	"Celebrity Profile" (1999)	Himself (1 episode)	1999	-	7.4 (8)
	1 TV episode: "Celebrity Profile: Diahann Carroll" Himself
21.	"The Daily Show" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	9.0 (24)
	AKAs: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) Jon Stewart (Australia) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version) 1 TV episode: "The Daily Show: (1998-01-05)" Himself
22.	"Motown Live" (1998)	Himself (8 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	-
	8 TV episodes: "Motown Live: (#1.2)" Himself "Motown Live: (#1.3)" Himself "Motown Live: (#1.4)" Himself "Motown Live: (#1.5)" Himself "Motown Live: (#1.6)" Himself 3 episodes not shown.
23.	"The Chris Rock Show" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.0 (153)
	1 TV episode: "The Chris Rock Show: (#1.6)" Himself
24.	"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	3.6 (556)
	1 TV episode: "The Rosie O'Donnell Show: (1997-05-05)" Himself
25.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 1 TV episode: "Late Show with David Letterman: (1997-03-19)" Himself
26.	"Great Drives" (1996)	Host (volume 2: Route 66)	1996	-	7.2 (12)

27.	The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	5.7 (28)

28.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Himself - Host (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	6.4 (102)
	1 TV episode: "Soul Train: (#24.1)" Himself - Host
29.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994) (TV)	Himself/Host	1994	-	-

30.	"Townsend Television" (1993)	Himself/Various Characters	1993	-	-

31.	Comic Relief V (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	6.9 (43)

32.	A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	6.0 (19)

33.	Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	9.4 (5)

34.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself (2 episodes, 1987-1991)	1991	-	8.3 (463)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 2 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1991-06-12)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1987-04-16)" Himself
35.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (2 episodes, 1987-1991)	1991	-	-
	2 TV episodes: "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1991-02-15)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1987-09-25)" Himself
36.	"MMC" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	6.8 (150)
	AKAs: Club MMC The All New Mickey Mouse Club (USA: new title) The Mickey Mouse Club 1 TV episode: "MMC: Go Party!" Himself
37.	The Movie Awards (1991) (TV)	Himself (host)	1991	-	-

38.	"Saturday Night Clive" (1988)	Himself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	6.7 (5)
	1 TV episode: "Saturday Night Clive: (#3.7)" Himself
39.	All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	-

40.	New Edition Past and Present (1989) (V)	Himself	1989	-	4.9 (11)

41.	21st NAACP Image Awards (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	3.0 (37)

42.	The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	3.9 (7)

43.	20th NAACP Image Awards (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	2.9 (16)

44.	Uptown Comedy Express (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	5.8 (9)

45.	"The Late Show" (1986)	Himself (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.0 (7)
	AKAs: The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers (USA: first season title) 1 TV episode: "The Late Show: (1987-04-17)" Himself
46.	Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	7.7 (55)


1.	Edge of Outside (2006)	Bobby Taylor

2.	TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V)

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