Robert Townsend - Contact Info, Agent, Manager

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232 titles

Television in Production (2 titles)	Episodes	Status
Running Point (TV Series) - Norm Stinson (1 episode) Norm Stinson (1 episode) See fewer — Episode #2.1 Season 2, Episode 1 - Norm Stinson Norm Stinson See fewer	1
Sci-Fi Buzz (TV Series) - Self - Writer-Director-Actor (1 episode) Self - Writer-Director-Actor (1 episode) See fewer — Ray Harryhausen/Dan Aykroyd/Robert Townsend Self - Writer-Director-Actor Self - Writer-Director-Actor See fewer	1

Past Film & Video (39 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Reimagining Kubrick: Dr. Strangelove (2021) (Short) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer	$0
A Walk with Charles Burnett (2019) Director, Executive Producer Director, Executive Producer See fewer
Surely, You Jest (2019) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Perfectly Natural (2018) (Short) - Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor See fewer
Making the Five Heartbeats (2018) Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer	$280K		$67K	$67K
God's Gracie (2018) (Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer
Bill Cosby: 77 (2014) (Video) - Director Director See fewer
Playin' for Love (2013) Director, Coach Banks, Producer, Writer Director, Coach Banks, Producer, Writer See fewer
In the Hive (2012) Director, Producer Director, Producer See fewer
Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2012) (Video) - Vampire Actor #1 (voice), Performer: "The Vampires Dance", "Valdronya Returns", "Valdronya Returns (Reprise)", "Scooby And Me", "Bride Of The Vampire" Vampire Actor #1 (voice), Performer: "The Vampires Dance", "Valdronya Returns", "Valdronya Returns (Reprise)", "Scooby And Me", "Bride Of The Vampire" See fewer
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) Director, Co-executive Producer Director, Co-executive Producer See fewer
Phantom Punch (2008) Director, Lyrics: "If You Want My Love", "The Man That I Love" Director, Lyrics: "If You Want My Love", "The Man That I Love" See fewer
Of Boys and Men (2008) Holden Cole, Producer Holden Cole, Producer See fewer	$650K
The Beginning of B5: The Documentary (2006) Director Director See fewer
Black Listed (2003) (Video) - Director, Alan Chambers, Written By Director, Alan Chambers, Written By See fewer
Undercover Brother (2002) Mr. UB Mr. UB See fewer	$25MM	$12MM	$39MM	$42MM
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002) Actor Actor See fewer
Fraternity Boys (1999) Director Director See fewer
Joseph's Gift (1999) James Saunders James Saunders See fewer
Taxman (1998) Peyton Cody Peyton Cody See fewer	$3.5MM		$10K	$10K
BAP*S (1997) Director Director See fewer		$2.7MM	$7.2MM	$7.3MM
The Meteor Man (1993) Director, Jefferson Reed, Producer, Written By Director, Jefferson Reed, Producer, Written By See fewer	$20MM	$2.6MM	$8MM	$8MM
Ax 'Em (1992) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$10
The Five Heartbeats (1991) Director, Duck, Producer, Performer: "America", Written By Director, Duck, Producer, Performer: "America", Written By See fewer	$9MM	$1.6MM	$8.8MM	$8.8MM
The Mighty Quinn (1989) Maubee Maubee See fewer		$1.4MM	$4.6MM	$4.6MM
That's Adequate (1989) Stand-up Comic Stand-up Comic See fewer
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited) See fewer	$3MM	$544K	$13MM	$13MM
Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987) Director Director See fewer		$9.1MM	$51MM	$51MM
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Director, Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / Sam Ace, Producer, 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), … See more Director, Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / Sam Ace, Producer, 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), Written By See fewer	$100K	$96K	$5.2MM	$5.2MM
Ratboy (1986) Manny Manny See fewer
Odd Jobs (1986) Dwight Dwight See fewer
American Flyers (1985) Jerome Jerome See fewer		$78K	$1.4MM	$1.4MM
A Soldier's Story (1984) Corporal Ellis Corporal Ellis See fewer	$6MM	$156K	$22MM	$22MM
Streets of Fire (1984) The Sorels - Lester The Sorels - Lester See fewer	$14MM	$2.4MM	$8.1MM	$8.1MM
Willie & Phil (1980) Thin Boy Thin Boy See fewer	$5.5MM		$4.4MM	$4.4MM
The Warriors (1979) Baseball Fury (uncredited) Baseball Fury (uncredited) See fewer	$4MM	$3.5MM	$22MM	$22MM
The Monkey Hu$tle (1976) Musician Musician See fewer
Mahogany (1975) Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited) See fewer
Cooley High (1975) Basketball Player in Gym Class (uncredited) Basketball Player in Gym Class (uncredited) See fewer	$750K

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Past Television (69 titles)	Episodes
The Bear (2023–2025) (TV Series) - Emmanuel Adamu (11 episodes, 2023) Emmanuel Adamu (11 episodes, 2023) See fewer Green (Jun 25, 2025) Season 4, Episode 8 - Emmanuel Adamu Emmanuel Adamu See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Poppa's House (2024–2025) (TV Series) - Director (5 episodes, 2024) Director (5 episodes, 2024) See fewer Magic Shine Again (Apr 28, 2025) Season 1, Episode 18 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Before (2024) (TV Series) - Jackson (4 episodes, 2024) Jackson (4 episodes, 2024) See fewer When We Dead Awaken (Dec 6, 2024) Season 1, Episode 8 - Jackson Jackson See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Power Book IV: Force (2023) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2023) Director (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Here There Be Monsters (Oct 6, 2023) Season 2, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer	1
Kaleidoscope (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Director (2 episodes, 2023) Director (2 episodes, 2023) See fewer Violet: 24 Years Before the Heist (Jan 1, 2023) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer Green: 7 Years Before the Heist (Jan 1, 2023) Season 1, Episode 3 - Director Director See fewer	2
The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Director (2 episodes, 2022) Director (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer An American Marriage (Dec 22, 2022) Season 1, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer Brown Girl Dreaming (Dec 22, 2022) Season 1, Episode 3 - Director Director See fewer	2
Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? (2022) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Wonder Years (2021) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2021) Director (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Independence Day (Nov 3, 2021) Season 1, Episode 7 - Director Director See fewer	1
Colin in Black & White (2021) (TV Mini-series) - Director (2 episodes, 2021) Director (2 episodes, 2021) See fewer The Decision (Oct 29, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Director Director See fewer Road Trip (Oct 29, 2021) Season 1, Episode 3 - Director Director See fewer	2
The Last O.G. (2020) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2020) Director (2 episodes, 2020) See fewer Come Clean (May 26, 2020) Season 3, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer Family Feud (May 5, 2020) Season 3, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer	2
Black Lightning (2018–2019) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2019), Dr. Napier Frank (3 episodes, 2018) Director (2 episodes, 2019), Dr. Napier Frank (3 episodes, 2018) See fewer The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon (Nov 11, 2019) Season 3, Episode 5 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
American Soul (2019) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2019) Director (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Just Us (Feb 19, 2019) Season 1, Episode 4 - Director Director See fewer Lost and Found (Feb 12, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Director Director See fewer	2
Love Is_ (2018) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2018) Director (1 episode, 2018) See fewer First Date (Jun 26, 2018) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer	1
For a Fee (2017) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (10 episodes, 2017) Special Thanks (10 episodes, 2017) See fewer Baby Boy (Aug 25, 2017) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Pretty Dudes (2017) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Where the Music's Strong, the Drinks Are Loud (Apr 4, 2017) Season 1, Episode 19 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	1
Bill Cosby: Far from Finished (2013) (TV Special) - Director, Special Thanks Director, Special Thanks See fewer
Laff Mobb Presents (2012) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) Special Thanks (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer Mark Viera: Tales of a Nuyorican (May 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 4 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer Roz G: Ain't Got Jokes, Got Problems (Feb 24, 2012) Season 1, Episode 3 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	2
Los Americans (2011) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2011) Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2011) See fewer Secrets Season 1, Episode 6 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Diary of a Single Mom (2009–2011) (TV Series) - Director (26 episodes, 2009), Executive Producer (26 episodes, 2009) Director (26 episodes, 2009), Executive Producer (26 episodes, 2009) See fewer Friday (Jan 20, 2011) Season 3, Episode 10 - Director, Executive Producer Director, Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Musical Theatre of Hope (TV Series) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Musical Theater of Hope (2009) (TV Movie) - Director, Written By Director, Written By See fewer
Unfabulous (2007) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2007) Director (1 episode, 2007) See fewer The Quest (Dec 2, 2007) Season 3, Episode 10 - Director Director See fewer	1
South of Nowhere (2005–2006) (TV Series) - Director (4 episodes, 2005) Director (4 episodes, 2005) See fewer Love & War and Love & War (Dec 8, 2006) Season 2, Episode 10 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
The Story of Beyoncé (2006) (TV Movie) - Earlier Footage Earlier Footage See fewer
Partners in Crime: The Next Generation Atlanta (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
CeCe Winans Straight Up (2006) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Thou$and Dollar Bee on the Road (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Playhouse 22 (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Envy Life (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Partners in Crime (TV Series) - Director, Executive Producer Director, Executive Producer See fewer
Black in the 80s (2005) (TV Mini-series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Color in Film (Feb 1, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	1
Black College Talent Hour (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Lisa Knight and the Round Table (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Souled Out (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Speaker's Box (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Spoken (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Thousand Dollar Bee (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Soul Food (2002) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2002) Director (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Tonight at Noon (Jun 26, 2002) Season 3, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	1
I Was a Teenage Faust (2002) (TV Movie) - Mr. Five Mr. Five See fewer
10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Holiday Heart (2000) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Little Richard (2000) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Up, Up, and Away! (2000) (TV Movie) - Director, Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle Director, Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle See fewer
The 20th Century: From Behind Closed Doors (1999) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
The Parent 'Hood (1995–1999) (TV Series) - Director (17 episodes, 1996), Robert Peterson (90 episodes, 1995), Executive Producer (77 episodes, 1995), Co-executive Producer (13 episodes, 1995), Creator (90 episodes, 1995), Story (1 episode, 1995) Director (17 episodes, 1996), Robert Peterson (90 episodes, 1995), Executive Producer (77 episodes, 1995), Co-executive Producer (13 episodes, 1995), Creator (90 episodes, 1995), Story (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Wedding Bells Blues (Jul 25, 1999) Season 5, Episode 11 - Director, Robert Peterson, Executive Producer, Creator Director, Robert Peterson, Executive Producer, Creator See fewer See more See fewer Loading	90
Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Love Songs (1999) (TV Movie) - Director (segment "Love Song for Jean and Ellis, A"), Champ (segment "Love Song for Champ, A") Director (segment "Love Song for Jean and Ellis, A"), Champ (segment "Love Song for Champ, A") See fewer
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1998) (TV Movie) - Charlie Love Charlie Love See fewer
Martin (1996) (TV Series) - Robert Townsend (1 episode, 1996) Robert Townsend (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Where the Party At (Feb 25, 1996) Season 4, Episode 20 - Robert Townsend Robert Townsend See fewer	1
Bliss (1995) (TV Series) - Dr. Barry Sullivan (1 episode, 1995) Dr. Barry Sullivan (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Bliss (Oct 11, 1995) Season 1, Episode 0 - Dr. Barry Sullivan Dr. Barry Sullivan See fewer	1
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) (TV Series) - Rumpelstiltskin (voice) (1 episode, 1995) Rumpelstiltskin (voice) (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Rumpelstiltskin (Apr 9, 1995) Season 1, Episode 5 - Rumpelstiltskin (voice) Rumpelstiltskin (voice) See fewer	1
Townsend Television (1993) (TV Series) - Film Segment Director (1993), Executive Producer (10 episodes, 1993), Creator (10 episodes, 1993), Writer (10 episodes, 1993) Film Segment Director (1993), Executive Producer (10 episodes, 1993), Creator (10 episodes, 1993), Writer (10 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.10 (Dec 19, 1993) Season 1, Episode 10 - Executive Producer, Creator, Writer Executive Producer, Creator, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Comic Relief V (1992) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
The Carol Burnett Show (1991) (TV Series) - Skit Characters (1 episode, 1991) Skit Characters (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode dated 15 November 1991 (Nov 15, 1991) Skit Characters Skit Characters See fewer	1
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV Special) - Director, Executive Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
Another Page (TV Series) - Actor Actor See fewer
Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime (1987) (TV Movie) - Director, Executive Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
Uptown Comedy Express (1987) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
The Late Show (1987) (TV Series) - Writer (1 episode, 1987) Writer (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.127 (Apr 17, 1987) Season 1, Episode 127 - Writer Writer See fewer	1
Amazing Stories (1987) (TV Series) - Billy Burliss (1 episode, 1987) Billy Burliss (1 episode, 1987) See fewer The 21-Inch Sun (Feb 2, 1987) Season 2, Episode 15 - Billy Burliss Billy Burliss See fewer	1
MAS*H (1982) (TV Series) - Patient (1 episode, 1982) Patient (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Bombshells (Nov 29, 1982) Season 11, Episode 6 - Patient Patient See fewer	1
In Love with an Older Woman (1982) (TV Movie) - James James See fewer
Senior Trip (1981) (TV Movie) - Randy Randy See fewer
Women at West Point (1979) (TV Movie) - Russell Baker Russell Baker See fewer
Watch Your Mouth (1978) (TV Series) - Prince Otoma (2 episodes, 1978) Prince Otoma (2 episodes, 1978) See fewer The Outcast (1978) Prince Otoma Prince Otoma See fewer The Student Prince (1978) Actor Actor See fewer	2

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Self (113 titles)
Two for One (2025) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Guest Co-Host (2 episodes, 2025) Self - Guest Co-Host (2 episodes, 2025) See fewer Network (Jul 26, 2025) Season 2, Episode 24 - Self - Guest Co-Host Self - Guest Co-Host See fewer Here Comes Mr. Jordan (Jul 26, 2025) Season 2, Episode 23 - Self - Guest Co-Host Self - Guest Co-Host See fewer
AASC Presents: A Tribute to Robert Townsend (2024) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2024) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The Treatment (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Robert Townsend, Carell Augustus and The Treat: an essential but underappreciated Bowie album (Oct 22, 2022) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Robert Townsend on 'Claudine' (2020) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
27th Annual Trumpet Awards (2019) (TV Special) - Self - Honoree: Living Legend Award Self - Honoree: Living Legend Award See fewer
Melody Trice Special Events (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Red Carpet Interviews (2018) Self Self See fewer
They've Gotta Have Us (2018) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer (2 episodes, 2018) Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Black Film Is Not a Genre (Feb 5, 2020) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer See fewer Legends and Pioneers (Feb 5, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer Self - Actor, Comedian, Director, and Writer See fewer
Golic and Wingo (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Episode dated 28 August 2018 (Aug 28, 2018) Self Self See fewer
Making the Five Heartbeats (2018) Self Self See fewer
On Story (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer A Conversation with Robert Townsend (Jun 23, 2018) Season 8, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
All Def Movie Awards (2017) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Robert Townsend & Keenen Ivory Wayans in conversation with W. Kamau Bell (An SF Sketchfest Tribute) (2017) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Unsung (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Howard Hewett (Aug 24, 2016) Season 9, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
All Def Movie Awards (2016) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
ABFF Awards a Celebration of Hollywood (2016) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
BET Awards 2014 (2014) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
BET Awards 2013 (2013) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Datzhott (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
44th NAACP Image Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Biography (2012) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian (1 episode, 2012) Self - Comedian (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Rodney Dangerfield (2012) Season 25, Episode 2 - Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer
43rd NAACP Image Awards (2012) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Kingdom Come (2011) Self Self See fewer
The Mo'Nique Show (2010–2011) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 19 July 2011 (Jul 19, 2011) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 8 February 2010 (Feb 8, 2010) Self Self See fewer
BET Awards 2011 (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Way Black When: Primetime (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Episode #1.15 (Feb 18, 2011) Season 1, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer
The Brian McKnight Show (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.22 (Apr 10, 2010) Season 1, Episode 22 - Self Self See fewer
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (2010) (TV Movie) - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
1st Annual Indie Soap Awards (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Directors on Directing (2009) Self - Robert Townsend Self - Robert Townsend See fewer
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) Self Self See fewer
11-04-08: The Day of Change (2009) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer You've Got Junk Mail (Sep 7, 2008) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Tao of the Golden Mask (2007) Self - Lead Self - Lead See fewer
We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Black Movie Awards (2005) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Black in the 80s (2005) (TV Mini-series) - Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer Color TV (Feb 3, 2005) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
3rd Annual BET Awards (2003) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Black Experience in Cinema (2002) (Short) - Self - Interview Self - Interview See fewer
Kings of Black Comedy (2002) (TV Series) - Self - Actor and Director: Hollywood Shuffle (1 episode, 2002) Self - Actor and Director: Hollywood Shuffle (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Keeping It Real... Funny (Mar 9, 2002) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Actor and Director: Hollywood Shuffle Self - Actor and Director: Hollywood Shuffle See fewer
The Script (2002) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Casting for Glinda (2001) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Annual Literacy in Media Awards (2001) (TV Special) - Herself Herself See fewer
7th Annual BET Walk of Fame (2001) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (2001) (TV Special) - Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host See fewer
The Annual Shine Media Awards (2000) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
American Masters (1997–2000) (TV Series) - Self - Actor / Self - Director (2 episodes, 1997) Self - Actor / Self - Director (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (Feb 2, 2000) Season 14, Episode 5 - Self - Actor / Self - Director Self - Actor / Self - Director See fewer Vaudeville (Nov 26, 1997) Season 12, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Hollywood Squares (1999) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (5 episodes, 1999) Self - Panelist (5 episodes, 1999) See fewer Episode dated 31 July 1999 (Jul 31, 1999) Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Motown Live (1998–1999) (TV Series) - Self - Host (9 episodes, 1998) Self - Host (9 episodes, 1998) See fewer Seal/Chaka Khan/The Commodores/Jon B. (Jul 3, 1999) Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Celebrate the Soul of American Music (1999) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Profile (TV Series) - Self (1 episode) Self (1 episode) See fewer Diahann Carroll Self Self See fewer
The Daily Show (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Robert Townsend (Jan 5, 1998) Season 2, Episode 70 - Self Self See fewer
The Chris Rock Show (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Episode #2.1 (Sep 12, 1997) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Episode #1.202 (May 5, 1997) Season 1, Episode 202 - Self Self See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Cindy Crawford/Robert Townsend/Chris Whitley (Mar 19, 1997) Self Self See fewer
The 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1997) (TV Special) - Himeself Himeself See fewer
28th NAACP Image Awards (1997) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Great Drives (TV Mini-series) - Self - Host (volume 2: Route 66) Self - Host (volume 2: Route 66) See fewer
2nd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1996) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1996) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The Puzzle Place (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Real Horses (1995) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
HBO Comedy Showcase (TV Series) - Self - Host (1995) Self - Host (1995) See fewer
10th Anniversary Independent Spirit Awards (1995) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
AFI Life Achievement Award (1995) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steven Spielberg (Mar 2, 1995) Season 1, Episode 23 - Self Self See fewer
A Tribute to Black Music Legends (1995) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Soul Train (1994) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 1994) Self - Guest Host (1 episode, 1994) See fewer BLACKStreet/Take 6/The Conscious Daughters (Sep 24, 1994) Season 24, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
The 9th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
The 10th Annual American Cinema Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Chevy Chase Show (1993) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1993) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.15 (1993) Season 1, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.4 (Sep 10, 1993) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Townsend Television (1993) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Various Characters (10 episodes, 1993) Self / Self - Various Characters (10 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.10 (Dec 19, 1993) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self / Self - Various Characters Self / Self - Various Characters See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Ebony/Jet Showcase (1987–1992) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1987) Self (3 episodes, 1987) See fewer Episode dated 11 September 1992 (Sep 11, 1992) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Comic Relief V (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
7th Annual Independent Spirit Awards (1992) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Go Party! (1991) Self Self See fewer
A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Robert Townsend (Aug 4, 1991) Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1987–1991) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (6 episodes, 1987) Self - Guest (6 episodes, 1987) See fewer Raven-Symoné/Robert Townsend/John McLaughlin (Jun 12, 1991) Season 29, Episode 129 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Late Night with David Letterman (1989–1991) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1989) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1989) See fewer Episode dated 12 March 1991 (Mar 12, 1991) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV Special) - Self - Host / Self - Various Characters Self - Host / Self - Various Characters See fewer
The Movie Awards (1991) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Motown 30: What's Goin' on! (1990) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
One Night Stand (1990) (TV Series) - Self - Bum #3 (1 episode, 1990) Self - Bum #3 (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Robin Harris (Mar 3, 1990) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self - Bum #3 Self - Bum #3 See fewer
22nd NAACP Image Awards (1990) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
1989 MTV Video Music Awards (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
New Edition Past and Present (1989) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
21st NAACP Image Awards (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross (1988) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1988) Self (1 episode, 1988) See fewer Episode #3.6 (Jun 10, 1988) Season 3, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The 3th Independent Spirit Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self - Accepting Award For Best Supporting Male Self - Accepting Award For Best Supporting Male See fewer
The Media Show (1988) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1988) Self (1 episode, 1988) See fewer Episode #2.2 (Mar 15, 1988) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
20th NAACP Image Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime (1987) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Cooking with Wolfgang Puck (1987) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Wil Shriner Show (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.10 (Sep 25, 1987) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Uptown Comedy Express (1987) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Late Show (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.127 (Apr 17, 1987) Season 1, Episode 127 - Self Self See fewer
Nightlife (1987) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1987) Self (2 episodes, 1987) See fewer Episode #1.145 (Mar 27, 1987) Season 1, Episode 145 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.126 (Mar 2, 1987) Season 1, Episode 126 - Self Self See fewer
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
An Evening at the Improv (1981) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1981) Self (2 episodes, 1981) See fewer Episode #2.2 (Jul 10, 1981) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.16 (Apr 17, 1981) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self (as a different name) Self (as a different name) See fewer

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Archive Footage (7 titles)
Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only (2023) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Brandon's Cult Movie Reviews (2023) (TV Series) - Meteor Man (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) Meteor Man (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer The Meteor Man (Sep 29, 2023) Season 10, Episode 19 - Meteor Man (archive footage) Meteor Man (archive footage) See fewer
See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Laughing Out Loud (Jul 16, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Comedy Store (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) See fewer The Comedy Strike (Oct 11, 2020) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Beginning of B5: The Documentary (2006) Writer (archive footage) Writer (archive footage) See fewer
Edge of Outside (2006) Self - Bobby Taylor (archive footage) Self - Bobby Taylor (archive footage) See fewer
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (2 titles)
Stevie Wonder: My Eyes Don't Cry (1988) (Music Video) - Director, Robert Townsend Director, Robert Townsend See fewer
Dan Hartman: I Can Dream About You (Version 1) (1984) (Music Video) - The Sorels - Lester (visual performance) The Sorels - Lester (visual performance) See fewer

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