Acting
Robert Townsend
- Titles
- 59movies18TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19842024
- Directed
- 35titles as director
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
- The Carol Burnett Show78/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 34 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Pop Culture5.1average 2.2
- Showbiz3.7average 1.2
- Social Commentary7.0average 4.9
- Coming of Age4.8average 2.9
- Situational Comedy4.4average 2.7
- Family Dynamics6.3average 4.7
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Wholesome4.8average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Mystery3.1, average 4.1
- Tension5.2, average 6.1
- Scare1.8, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.7, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Coming-of-Age 4
- Character-Driven 3
- Biographical Drama 3
- 90s Nostalgia 2
- Showbiz Satire 2
- Racial Identity 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
- Social Issues 2
- Ensemble Cast 2
- Character Study 2
- Historical Setting 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Walter C. MillerDirectorRobert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3, Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4, Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1, Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2, Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
LeonActorThe Five Heartbeats, Diary of a Single Mom, Little Richard
Diahann CarrollActorThe Five Heartbeats, Diary of a Single Mom, Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
Keenen Ivory WayansActorHollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
Bobby McGeeActorThe Parent 'Hood, Playin' for Love
Andre BraugherActor10,000 Black Men Named George, Love Songs
Angela BassettActorWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, Of Boys and Men
Bill CosbyActorWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Ving RhamesActorHoliday Heart, Phantom Punch
John WitherspoonActorHollywood Shuffle, Ratboy
Loretta DevineActorJackie's Back!, In the Hive
Sam BottomsActorJoseph's Gift, Mercenary II: Thick & Thin
Movies and TV shows
642020s
3 titles · average score 62
44
TV show · as Jackson
85
TV show · as Emmanuel Adamu
2010s
7 titles · average score 67
65
TV show · as Dr. Napier Frank
Director, Producer
as Coach Banks
Director, Thanks
Director
70
as Vampire Actor #1 (voice)
2000s
14 titles · average score 63
54
Director
71
as Holden Cole
as Alan Chambers
54
as Mr. Five
58
as Mr. UB
54
Director
55
as Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle
71
Director
65
Director
1990s
15 titles · average score 63
68
as Robert Townsend
as James Saunders
as Champ
45
as Peyton Cody
as Charlie Love
64
TV show
50
Director
71
TV show · as Robert Peterson
64
TV show · as Rumpelstiltskin (voice)
54
as Jefferson Reed
74
as Duck
1980s
20 titles · average score 58
60
as Maubee
64
as Minor Role (uncredited)
74
Director
66
as Bobby Taylor
Director, Writer
36
as Manny
43
as Dwight
63
as Jerome
62
TV show · as Billy Burliss
69
as Corporal Ellis
68
as The Sorels - Lester
1970s
5 titles · average score 71
75
as Baseball Fury (uncredited)
as Russell Baker
57
as Musician
69
as Basketball Player in Gym Class
82
TV show · as Patient