Robert Townsend

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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
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