List of all movies directed by Robert Townsend, listed alphabetically. These popular films directed by Robert Townsend include trailers of the movies when available. This collection includes some of the best movies directed by Robert Townsend, so use the list to find some movies you haven't already seen. From Robert Townsend's studio films to Robert Townsend's independent films, this Robert Townsend filmography includes movies from all genres.
This list is made up of a variety of movies, including 10,000 Black Men Named George and Holiday Heart.
Almost all Robert Townsend director credits are included. If you’re wondering, “What movies did Robert Townsend direct?” or “What is the best Robert Townsend movie?” then this list will answer your questions.
Robert Townsend has had the pleasure of working with tremendous talent, including Halle Berry and Denzel Washington.
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10,000 Black Men Named GeorgeAndre Braugher, Mario Van Peebles, Charles S. Dutton 10,000 Black Men Named George is a 2002 television film directed by Robert Townsend.
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B*A*P*SHalle Berry, Bernie Mac, Martin Landau B*A*P*S is a 1997 comedy film written by Troy Beyer, directed by Robert Townsend, and starring Halle Berry and Martin Landau. The movie includes actors such as Bernie Mac, Natalie Reid, and Ian ...more
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Black ListedHeavy D, Harry Lennix, Vanessa A. Williams Black Listed is a 2003 action, crime, drama and thriller film written and directed by Robert Towsend.
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Carmen: A Hip HoperaBeyoncé Knowles, Mos Def, Bow Wow Carmen: A Hip Hopera is a 2001 musical film produced for television by MTV and directed by Robert Townsend. The film stars Beyoncé Knowles in her debut acting role, Mos Def, Rah Digga, ...more
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Holiday HeartAlfre Woodard, Ving Rhames, Mykelti Williamson Holiday Heart is a 2000 TV movie starring Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, and Mykelti Williamson. It was directed by Robert Townsend, aired on the cable TV channel Showtime, and was distributed on ...more
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Hollywood ShuffleDamon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend Hollywood Shuffle is a 1987 satirical comedy film about the racial stereotypes of African Americans in film and television. The film tracks the attempts of Bobby Taylor to become a successful ...more
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In the HiveVivica A. Fox, Michael Clarke Duncan, Loretta Devine The Discarded Boyz is a 2011 film directed by Robert Townsend.
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Jackie's BackWhoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry Jackie's Back is a 1999 television film directed by Robert Townsend. It premiered on the Lifetime Television Network on June 14, 1999.
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Little RichardGarrett Morris, Tamala Jones, Jenifer Lewis Little Richard is a 2000 biographical NBC TV movie written by Bill Kerby and Daniel Taplitz and directed by Robert Townsend. Based on the 1984 book, Quasar of Rock: The Life and Times of Little ...more
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Love SongsLouis Gossett, Jr., Andre Braugher Love Songs is a 1999 romantic film written by Charles Fuller, directed by Andre Braugher, Louis Gossett Jr. and Robert Townsend.
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Phantom PunchStacey Dash, Bridgette Wilson, Ving Rhames Phantom Punch is a 2008 film directed by Robert Townsend. The film is a biopic of Sonny Liston, with Ving Rhames in the lead role. The film also stars Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Alan van ...more
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RawSamuel L. Jackson, Tatyana Ali, Kim Wayans Eddie Murphy Raw is an American stand-up comedy film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Eddie Murphy. It was Murphy's second feature stand-up film, following Eddie Murphy Delirious. ...more
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The Five HeartbeatsDiahann Carroll, Harry Lennix, Robert Townsend The Five Heartbeats is a 1991 musical drama film directed by Robert Townsend, who co-wrote the script with Keenan Ivory Wayans. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film's main cast includes ...more
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The Meteor ManBill Cosby, James Earl Jones, Don Cheadle The Meteor Man is a 1993 American superhero comedy film written by, directed by, and starring Robert Townsend with supporting roles done by Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James ...more
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Up, Up and AwaySherman Hemsley, Robert Townsend, Kevin Connolly Up, Up, and Away is a 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie. The film is a comedy/adventure about a boy from a family of superheroes who, despite not having any super powers of his own, is called ...more
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedyWhoopi Goldberg, Bill Cosby, Wanda Sykes "Timely, insightful, and downright funny, Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a sweeping account of the evolution of black comedy in America. Inspired by comedian Darryl ...more
