About Robert Townsend
Robert Townsend is a renowned actor born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with 121 credits to their name.
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...
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Portfolio Overview
Robert Townsend has contributed to 84 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.5/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Active since 1972 — present (54 years), Robert Townsend has built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for actor. Robert Townsend has appeared in 49 films on screen and on 25 TV projects.
Current Popularity
Robert Townsend has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 1.2.
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Which titles feature work by Robert Townsend?
Robert Townsend has contributed to acclaimed titles including The Warriors, Streets of Fire, Eddie Murphy Raw and more. That is 121 credits in total. Primary field: actor.
Robert Townsend — what are they known for?
Primary field: actor. The highest-rated titles are The Warriors, Streets of Fire. The career now spans over 54 years.
How many titles does Robert Townsend have?
Credited on 49 on-screen roles, 47 crew credits in feature films and 13 television titles. 121 screen credits in total.
Robert Townsend — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy.
Where can I watch titles with Robert Townsend?
TasteRay shows streaming availability for these titles. We aggregate data from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max and 50+ other services. In our catalogue: 96 films from this filmography.
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