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Robert Townsend Wiki Biography
Robert Townsend was born on the 6th February 1957, in Chicago, Illinois USA and is a comedian, actor, film director as well as writer. All the above mentioned talents added sums to the outright size of Robert Townsend net worth. However, he is mostly known for directing the films “Hollywood Shuffle” (1987), “Eddie Murphy Raw” (1987), “The Meteor Man (1993) among others. It should be said that he also landed the main roles in all the previously mentioned blockbusters. Townsend has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975.
How much is the net worth of Robert Townsend? Reportedly, authoritative sources estimate that his wealth stands at over $2 million dollars, accumulated during a career now spanning more than 40 years.
To start with, Townsend was raised in Chicago, the second of four children of Robert and Shirley Townsend. As a child he began to imitate various actors and thus to entertain his mother. He was educated at Austin High School. His real career began with improvisations at the New York Comedy Club. From there, he went to Hollywood, although it is worth mentioning that he studied at Illinois University for a year, but dropped out to pursue a career in acting.
His career began in 1975 after his first appearance in the feature film entitled “Cooley High”, even though his role was uncredited. Later on, he appeared on the big screen creating small roles in such films as “Monkey Hustle” (1976), “Streets of Fire” (1984), “Soldier’s Story” (1984), “American Flyers” (1985) and other films. In 1986, Townsend starred alongside Sondra Locke in the film “Ratboy” directed by Sondra herself. Then, he landed the main role of the satirical comedy film “Hollywood Shuffle” (1987) which was directed, written and produced by Townsend as well. Moreover, he has directed, produced and written other films, including “The Five Heartbeats” (1991), “The Meteor Man” (1991), “Townsend Television (1993) and others. His net worth grew steadily.
Robert Townsend then went on to solely directing films, which have increased the total size of his net worth considerably. From 1997 to 2003, Townsend directed the comedy film “B*A*P*S” (1997), the television film “Jackie’s Back” (1999), the comedy adventure film “Up, Up, and Away” (2000), the drama film “Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story” (2000), the show-time television film “10,000 Black Men Named George” (2002), as well as the film “Black Listed” (2003). The latter was followed by a five-year hiatus in the career of Townsend.
Robert got back into the industry by starring in the drama film “Of Boys and Men” (2008) directed by Carl Seaton. Moreover, he directed the film “Phantom Punch” the same year. Lately, he has directed the films “In the Hive” (2012), “Playin’ for Love” (2014) and “Bill Cosby 77” (2014). It should be noted that Robert was nominated for an Ovation Award as he landed the lead role of Dan in the rock musical “Next to Normal” in the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Finally, in the personal life of the director and actor, he married Cheri Jones in 1990, and the family has three children, however, Robert and Cheri divorced in 2001.
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Robert Townsend Quick Info
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Date Of Birth | 6 February 1957, |
Died | March 7, 1838, Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, United States |
Place Of Birth | Chicago, IL, USA, |
Height | 1.8 m |
Profession | Film Producer, Actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Comedian, Television producer, Television Director, Writer |
Education | Illinois State University, |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Cheri Jones (1990 – 2001) |
Children | Skye Townsend, Sierra Townsend, Grace Townsend, Isaiah Townsend |
Parents | Shirley Townsend, Ed Townsend |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0870186 |
Music Groups | One and One Is One, Burlesque, The Weaver’s Answer, The Blues Band, Family, The Manfreds, Medicine Head, Axis Point |
Nominations | Ovation Award, |
Movies | The Five Heartbeats, Hollywood Shuffle, The Meteor Man, A Soldier’s Story, Playin’ for Love, Eddie Murphy Raw, The Mighty Quinn, American Flyers, Holiday Heart, Streets of Fire, Up, Up and Away, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, Of Boys and Men, B*A*P*S, In the Hive, Phantom Punch, 10,000 Black Men Named George… |
TV Shows | The Parent ‘Hood, Townsend Television, Motown Live, Black in the 80s, The Carol Burnett Show (1991), The Late Show |
Robert Townsend Important Facts
- Friend of Howard Hewett.
- Named the CEO & President of Production for The Black Family Channel. [May 2004]
- Has known Eddie Murphy. since 1978.
- Owns his own film production company, The Townsend Entertainment Corporation.
- His son’s name is Isaiah.
- His daughters are named Sierra and Skylar.
- His daughter, Sierra, is best friends with Denzel Washington’s daugther, Olivia.
- Studies with Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.
- Graduate of Austin High School in Chicago.
- Has 2 daughters and 1 son with Cheri.
Robert Townsend Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Playin’ for Love | 2013 | producer | Producer | |
In the Hive | 2012 | producer | Producer | |
Diary of a Single Mom | 2009-2011 | TV Series executive producer – 26 episodes | Producer | |
Los Americans | 2011 | TV Series executive producer – 8 episodes | Producer | |
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | 2009 | Documentary co-executive producer | Producer | |
Of Boys and Men | 2008 | producer | Producer | |
CeCe Winans Straight Up | 2006 | TV Movie executive producer | Producer | |
Partners in Crime: The Next Generation Atlanta | 2006 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Thou$and Dollar Bee on the Road | 2006 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Playhouse 22 | 2006 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
The Envy Life | 2006 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Partners in Crime | 2005 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Black College Talent Hour | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Lisa Knight and the Round Table | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Souled Out | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Speaker’s Box | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Spoken | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
Thousand Dollar Bee | 2004 | TV Series executive producer | Producer | |
The Parent ‘Hood | TV Series executive producer – 77 episodes, 1995 – 1999 co-executive producer – 13 episodes, 1995 | Producer | ||
Townsend Television | 1993 | TV Series executive producer – 10 episodes | Producer | |
The Meteor Man | 1993 | producer | Producer | |
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | producer | Producer | |
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary executive producer | Producer | |
Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | Producer | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | producer | Producer | |
Playin’ for Love | 2013 | Coach Banks | Actor | |
Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire | 2012 | Vampire Actor #1 (voice) | Actor | |
Of Boys and Men | 2008 | Holden Cole | Actor | |
Black Listed | 2003 | Video | Alan Chambers | Actor |
I Was a Teenage Faust | 2002 | TV Movie | Mr. Five | Actor |
Undercover Brother | 2002 | Mr. UB | Actor | |
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs | 2002 | Actor | ||
Up, Up, and Away! | 2000 | TV Movie | Jim Marshall Bronze Eagle |
Actor |
The Parent ‘Hood | 1995-1999 | TV Series | Robert Peterson | Actor |
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin | 1999 | TV Movie | Charlie Love | Actor |
Jackie’s Back! | 1999 | TV Movie | Robert Townsend | Actor |
Love Songs | 1999 | TV Movie | Champ (segment “Love Song for Champ, A”) | Actor |
Joseph’s Gift | 1998 | James Saunders | Actor | |
Motown Live | 1998 | TV Series | Host (1998-1999) | Actor |
Taxman | 1998 | Peyton Cody | Actor | |
Bliss | 1995 | TV Movie | Dr. Barry Sullivan | Actor |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | TV Series | Rumpelstiltskin | Actor |
The Meteor Man | 1993 | Jefferson Reed | Actor | |
The Carol Burnett Show | 1991 | TV Series | Skit characters | Actor |
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | Duck | Actor | |
One Night Stand | 1990 | TV Series | Bum #3 | Actor |
The Mighty Quinn | 1989 | Maubee | Actor | |
That’s Adequate | 1989 | Stand-up Comic | Actor | |
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka | 1988 | uncredited | Actor | |
Another Page | 1988 | TV Series | Actor | |
Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime | 1987 | TV Movie | Actor | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / … | Actor | |
Amazing Stories | 1987 | TV Series | Billy Burliss | Actor |
Ratboy | 1986 | Manny | Actor | |
Odd Jobs | 1986 | Dwight | Actor | |
American Flyers | 1985 | Jerome | Actor | |
A Soldier’s Story | 1984 | Corporal Ellis | Actor | |
Streets of Fire | 1984 | Lester – The Sorels | Actor | |
M*A*S*H | 1982 | TV Series | Patient | Actor |
In Love with an Older Woman | 1982 | TV Movie | James | Actor |
Senior Trip | 1981 | TV Movie | Randy | Actor |
Willie & Phil | 1980 | Thin Boy | Actor | |
Women at West Point | 1979 | TV Movie | Russell Baker | Actor |
The Warriors | 1979 | Baseball Fury (uncredited) | Actor | |
Watch Your Mouth | 1978 | TV Series | Prince Otoma | Actor |
The Monkey Hu$tle | 1976 | Musician | Actor | |
Mahogany | 1975 | Extra (uncredited) | Actor | |
Cooley High | 1975 | Basketball Player in Gym Class (uncredited) | Actor | |
Playin’ for Love | 2013 | Writer | ||
Musical Theatre of Hope | 2009 | TV Series writer | Writer | |
Musical Theater of Hope | 2009 | TV Movie written by | Writer | |
The Beginning of B5: The Documentary | 2006 | Documentary archive footage | Writer | |
Black Listed | 2003 | Video written by | Writer | |
The Parent ‘Hood | TV Series creator – 90 episodes, 1995 – 1999 story – 1 episode, 1995 | Writer | ||
Townsend Television | TV Series creator – 10 episodes, 1993 writer – 10 episodes, 1993 | Writer | ||
The Meteor Man | 1993 | written by | Writer | |
Comic Relief V | 1992 | TV Special | Writer | |
A Party for Richard Pryor | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Writer | |
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | written by | Writer | |
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary writer | Writer | |
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan | 1991 | TV Movie | Writer | |
Uptown Comedy Express | 1987 | TV Special | Writer | |
The Late Show | 1987 | TV Series 1 episode | Writer | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | written by | Writer | |
Bill Cosby: 77 | 2014 | Video | Director | |
Bill Cosby: Far from Finished | 2013 | TV Special documentary | Director | |
Playin’ for Love | 2013 | Director | ||
In the Hive | 2012 | Director | ||
Diary of a Single Mom | 2009-2011 | TV Series 26 episodes | Director | |
Musical Theatre of Hope | 2009 | TV Series | Director | |
Musical Theater of Hope | 2009 | TV Movie | Director | |
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | 2009 | Documentary | Director | |
Phantom Punch | 2008 | Director | ||
Unfabulous | 2004-2007 | TV Series 9 episodes | Director | |
South of Nowhere | 2005-2006 | TV Series 4 episodes | Director | |
The Story of Beyoncé | 2006 | TV Movie documentary earlier footage | Director | |
The Beginning of B5: The Documentary | 2006 | Documentary | Director | |
Partners in Crime | 2005 | TV Series | Director | |
Black Listed | 2003 | Video | Director | |
Soul Food | 2002 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
10,000 Black Men Named George | 2002 | TV Movie | Director | |
Carmen: A Hip Hopera | 2001 | TV Movie | Director | |
Holiday Heart | 2000 | TV Movie | Director | |
Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story | 2000 | TV Movie | Director | |
Little Richard | 2000 | TV Movie | Director | |
Up, Up, and Away! | 2000 | TV Movie | Director | |
Fraternity Boys | 1999 | Director | ||
The 20th Century: From Behind Closed Doors | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Director | |
The Parent ‘Hood | 1996-1999 | TV Series 17 episodes | Director | |
Jackie’s Back! | 1999 | TV Movie | Director | |
Love Songs | 1999 | TV Movie segment “Love Song for Jean and Ellis, A” | Director | |
B*A*P*S | 1997 | Director | ||
Townsend Television | 1993 | TV Series film segment director – 1993 | Director | |
The Meteor Man | 1993 | Director | ||
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | Director | ||
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Director | |
Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime | 1987 | TV Movie | Director | |
Eddie Murphy: Raw | 1987 | Documentary | Director | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | Director | ||
Phantom Punch | 2008 | lyrics: “If You Want My Love”, “The Man That I Love” | Soundtrack | |
The Five Heartbeats | 1991 | performer: “America” | Soundtrack | |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | lyrics: “There’s a Bat in My House” Batty Boy’s Theme, “Rebels of the Night” / music: “There’s a Bat in My House” Batty Boy’s Theme / performer: “There’s a Bat in My House” Batty Boy’s Theme | Soundtrack | |
Pretty Dudes | 2017 | TV Series special thanks – 1 episode | Thanks | |
Bill Cosby: Far from Finished | 2013 | TV Special documentary special thanks | Thanks | |
Laff Mobb Presents | 2012 | TV Series special thanks – 2 episodes | Thanks | |
Ax ‘Em | 1992 | special thanks | Thanks | |
Unsung | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
All Def Movie Awards | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
BET Awards 2014 | 2014 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
BET Awards 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Datzhott | 2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
44th NAACP Image Awards | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
43rd NAACP Image Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Kingdom Come | 2011 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Mo’Nique Show | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
BET Awards 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Way Black When: Primetime | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Brian McKnight Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots | 2010 | TV Movie documentary voice | Self | |
Directors on Directing | 2009 | Documentary | Robert Townsend | Self |
11-04-08: The Day of Change | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Tao of the Golden Mask | 2007 | Documentary | Lead | Self |
We Don’t Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The Black Movie Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Himself – Presenter: Best Cinematography | Self |
Black in the 80s | 2005 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Richard Pryor: I Ain’t Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
3rd Annual BET Awards | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
The Script | 2002 | Short | Himself | Self |
Casting for Glinda | 2001 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Himself – Co-Host | Self |
American Masters | 1997-2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Actor / Director / Himself | Self |
Hollywood Squares | 1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Profile | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The Daily Show | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Motown Live | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
28th NAACP Image Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The Chris Rock Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Great Drives | 1996 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Host (volume 2: Route 66) | Self |
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steven Spielberg | 1996 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Martin | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Soul Train’s 25th Anniversary | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
HBO Comedy Showcase | 1995 | TV Series | Himself – Host (1995) | Self |
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame | 1994 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Soul Train | 1994 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Guest Host | Self |
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame | 1994 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Host | Self |
26th NAACP Image Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Townsend Television | 1993 | TV Series | Himself / Various Characters | Self |
Comic Relief V | 1992 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987-1992 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
A Party for Richard Pryor | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1987-1991 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Himself – Host / Various Characters | Self |
The Movie Awards | 1991 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Host | Self |
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan | 1991 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The All New Mickey Mouse Club | 1991 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Motown 30: What’s Goin’ On! | 1990 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Saturday Night Clive | 1990 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
22nd NAACP Image Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The 1989 Annual MTV Video Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Late Night with David Letterman | 1989 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
New Edition Past and Present | 1989 | Video | Himself | Self |
21st NAACP Image Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Celebratation | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter | Self |
The Media Show | 1988 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
20th NAACP Image Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Cooking with Wolfgang Puck | 1987 | Video | Himself | Self |
The Wil Shriner Show | 1987 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Uptown Comedy Express | 1987 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The Late Show | 1987 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Rodney Dangerfield: It’s Not Easy Bein’ Me | 1986 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Edge of Outside | 2006 | Documentary | Bobby Taylor | Archive Footage |
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years | 2004 | Video documentary | Archive Footage |
Robert Townsend Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2003 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Network/Cable – Best Director | 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) | Won |
2002 | Career Achievement Award | American Black Film Festival | Male | Won | |
1991 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Variety Special or Series | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) | Won |
1987 | Golden Unicorn | Amiens International Film Festival | Best Film | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Won |
1987 | Best Actor | Amiens International Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Won | |
1987 | Critics Award | Deauville Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Won | |
1987 | Coup de Coeur LTC | Deauville Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Won | |
2003 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Network/Cable – Best Director | 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) | Nominated |
2002 | Career Achievement Award | American Black Film Festival | Male | Nominated | |
1991 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Variety Special or Series | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) | Nominated |
1987 | Golden Unicorn | Amiens International Film Festival | Best Film | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Nominated |
1987 | Best Actor | Amiens International Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Nominated | |
1987 | Critics Award | Deauville Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Nominated | |
1987 | Coup de Coeur LTC | Deauville Film Festival | Hollywood Shuffle (1987) | Nominated |