Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend
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Robert Townsend  American Actor
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Robert Townsend was previously married to Cheri Jones (1990 - 2001).

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Robert Townsend is a 67 year old American Actor. Born on 6th February, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, he is famous for Hollywood Shuffle 1987 in a career that spans 1974–present. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Robert Townsend is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and American television directors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 12 years, 11 months - -
Total1 12 years, 11 months - -

Details

First Name Robert
Last Name Townsend
Birthday 6th February, 1957
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height 5' 11" (180 cm)
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Sexuality Straight
Religion Christian
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
University Illinios State University, Hunter College
Occupation Text Actor, Comedian, Film Director, Writer
Occupation Actor
Claim to Fame Hollywood Shuffle 1987
Year(s) Active 1975–Present, 1974–present
Official Websites www.roberttownsend.com/gallery.html, http://www.officialroberttownsend.com, http://roberttownsend.com

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 WB sitcom The Parent 'Hood (1995–1999), a series which he created and of which directed select episodes. Townsend is also known for his role as Donald "Duck" Matthews in his 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. 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, 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 and many more.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Robert Townsend67 AquariusActor
American
Cheri Jones-

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
Isaiah JelonMale11th October, 198934 years oldCheri Jones
Skylar CristanFemale1st September, 199330 years oldCheri Jones
Sierra MarieFemale16th August, 199429 years oldCheri Jones

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
The Bear2022Emmanuel AdamuTV Show
Black Lightning2017Dr. Napier FrankTV Show
Playin' for Love2013Coach BanksMovie
Of Boys and Men2008Holden ColeMovie
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs2002Movie
Undercover Brother2002Mr. UBMovie
I Was a Teenage Faust2002Mr. FiveTV Movie
The Black Experience in Cinema2002Self personal interviewShort Film
Up, Up, and Away!2000Jim Marshall / Bronze EagleTV Movie
Taxman1999Peyton CodyMovie
Jackie's Back!1999Robert TownsendTV Movie
Love Songs1999Champ (segment "Love Song for Champ, A")TV Movie
Joseph's Gift1998James SaundersMovie
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin1997Charlie LoveTV Movie
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995RumpelstiltskinTV Show
The Parent 'Hood1995Robert PetersonTV Show
Bliss1995Dr. Barry SullivanTV Movie
The Meteor Man1993Jefferson ReedMovie
Martin1992Robert TownsendTV Show
The Five Heartbeats1991DuckMovie
The Carol Burnett Show1991Skit CharactersTV Show
That's Adequate1989Stand-up ComicMovie
The Mighty Quinn1989MaubeeMovie
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988Movie
Another Page1988TV Show
Stevie Wonder: My Eyes Don't Cry1988Robert TownsendMusic Video
Hollywood Shuffle1987Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / ...Movie
Ratboy1986MannyMovie
Odd Jobs1986DwightMovie
American Flyers1985JeromeMovie
Amazing Stories1985Billy BurlissTV Show
A Soldier's Story1984Corporal EllisMovie
Streets of Fire1984The Sorels - LesterMovie
Dan Hartman: I Can Dream About You (Version 1)1984The Sorels - Lester (visual performance)Music Video
In Love with an Older Woman1982JamesTV Movie
Senior Trip1981RandyTV Movie
Willie & Phil1980Thin BoyMovie
The Warriors1979Baseball Fury (uncredited)Movie
Women at West Point1979Russell BakerTV Movie
Watch Your Mouth1978Prince OtomaTV Show
The Monkey Hu$tle1976MusicianMovie
Cooley High1975Basketball Player in Gym Class (uncredited)Movie
Mahogany1975Extra (uncredited)Movie
M*A*S*H1972PatientTV Show
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Ce_Ce_WalkerMay 29, 2011

Robert is Great! A true trail blazer. I love his new series, Diary of A Single Mom, it's wonderful. Keep it going Robert!!

Felicia WatsonApr 20, 2009

Did Robert Townsend die on April 20, 2009.? I was looking at the news and I think it flashed he died.

macxDec 15, 2008

Sure she did...she has a thing for older men. Everybody knows that!!! Her husband is like 40 years old and she is not even 30 yet!

TrueVoiceSep 14, 2008

You all know Beyonce did not date somone old enough to be her father! HUMMM???


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