Acting
Robert Townsend
- Titles
- 59movies20TV shows
- Career
Active from 1984 to 2024, busiest in 1999 with 6 main titles.
- Directed
- 37titles as director
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
Love Is___79/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 39 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Pop Culture4.8average 2.2
- Showbiz3.5average 1.2
- Social Commentary6.9average 4.9
- Family Dynamics6.4average 4.7
- Coming of Age4.6average 2.9
- Situational Comedy4.2average 2.7
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Wholesome4.7average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Mystery3.1, average 4.1
- Uncanny1.6, average 2.5
- Scare1.7, average 2.6
- Tension5.2, average 6.1
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Character-Driven 4
- Coming-of-Age 4
- Biographical Drama 3
- 90s Nostalgia 2
- Showbiz Satire 2
- Social Issues 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
- Racial Identity 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. 1, Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4, 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
Andre BraugherActor10,000 Black Men Named George, Love Songs
Angela BassettActorWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, Of Boys and Men
Bobby McGeeActorThe Parent 'Hood, Playin' for Love
Bill CosbyActorWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Ving RhamesActorHoliday Heart, Phantom Punch
Loretta DevineActorJackie's Back!, In the Hive
John WitherspoonActorHollywood Shuffle, Ratboy
Sam BottomsActorJoseph's Gift, Mercenary II: Thick & Thin
Movies and TV shows
172020s
1 title · average score 66
2010s
1 title · average score 71
71
Black Lightning (2018)
TV show · as Dr. Napier Frank
2000s
4 titles · average score 64
49
Phantom Punch (2008)
Director
67
Undercover Brother (2002)
as Mr. UB
72
Holiday Heart (2000)
Director
66
Little Richard (2000)
Director
1990s
3 titles · average score 68
74
Jackie's Back! (1999)
as Robert Townsend
55
The Meteor Man (1993)
as Jefferson Reed
74
The Five Heartbeats (1991)
as Duck
1980s
5 titles · average score 64
69
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
72
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Director
76
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
as Bobby Taylor
27
Ratboy (1986)
as Manny
78
A Soldier's Story (1984)
as Corporal Ellis
1970s
3 titles · average score 78
77
The Warriors (1979)
as Baseball Fury (uncredited)
78
Cooley High (1975)
as Basketball Player in Gym Class
78
M*A*S*H (1972)
TV show · as Patient