Robert Townsend transcends any medium he touches whether he's performing stand up, acting, writing, directing, producing, or running a television network. A Chicago native, Townsend is often referred to as one of the "Godfathers" of the Independent Film World." With over 30 years in the business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits. Robert's genius first revealed itself in elementary school. As a kid Robert was always fascinated with television, watching and studying it tirelessly, he began to practice acting out scenes and impersonating famous characters. At his school during a reading of Shakespeare's Oedipus Rex he dazzled the class with his ability to transform effortlessly into character, as a result Robert's remarkable versatile talent as a young actor was born and caught the attention of Chicago's Experimental Bag Theatre. Robert made an unforgettable mark in his hometown of Chicago, where he went onto New York's renowned comedy club the Improvisation that initiated his career as a stand-up comedian. Then for Robert it was on to Hollywood, where he dabbled in a mixture of industries and found that with his versatile talent, he was able to adapt easily from being a comedian to a full-screen actor. Robert's first film appearance was and the Wayans. As a Hollywood Icon and humanitarian, Townsend's mission is to create quality programming for everyone to enjoy and to create a classic body of work that would be timeless.
Has 2 daughters and 1 son with Cheri.
Graduate of Austin High School in Chicago.
Studies with Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.
His daughter, Sierra, is best friends with Denzel Washingtons daugther, Olivia.
His daughters are named Alexia, Sierra, and Skylar.
His sons name is Isaiah.
Owns his own film production company, The Townsend Entertainment Corporation.
Has known Eddie Murphy. since 1978.
(May 2004) Named the CEO & President of Production for The Black Family Channel.
Friend of Howard Hewett.
