Filmography Robert Townsend

The complete filmography of Robert Townsend. An overview of all movies and series as an actor, producer, writer, director and editor with a MovieMeter rating.

• Actor (30)
• Director (23)
• Writer (4)
• Production (4)

Actor (30)

	Before (2024) (TV show) Thriller / Mystery 1 comment	3,83 (6)
	The Bear (2022) (TV show) as Emmanuel Adamu Drama / Comedy 45 comments	3,80 (454)
	Black Lightning (2018) (TV show) as Dr. Napier Frank Action / Scifi 1 comment	2,62 (29)
	Playin' for Love (2013) as Coach Banks Comedy
	Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (2011) as Vampire Actor #1 (voice) Animation / Mystery	2,75 (8)
	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self Documentary	2,70 (5)
	Of Boys and Men (2008) as Holden Cole Drama	2,50 (1)

	Black Listed (2003) as Alan Chambers Action / Crime	1,75 (2)
	I Was a Teenage Faust (2002) as Mr. Five Comedy / Fantasy	2,30 (5)
	Undercover Brother (2002) as Mr. UB Comedy / Action 2 comments	2,52 (218)
	Up, Up, and Away! (2000) as Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle Comedy / Family	1,58 (6)
	Taxman (1998) as Peyton Cody Action / Crime	2,88 (4)

	Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1998) as Charlie Love Action	1,62 (4)
	Jackie's Back! (1999) as Robert Townsend Mockumentary / Comedy	2,00 (7)
	Love Songs (1999) Romance / Drama	3,40 (5)
	Joseph's Gift (1999) as James Saunders Drama
	The Legend of Dolemite (1994) as Himself Documentary / Comedy
	The Meteor Man (1993) as Jefferson Reed Comedy	1,92 (86)
	The Five Heartbeats (1991) as Duck Music / Drama	3,37 (15)
	The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Maubee Mystery / Crime	2,55 (87)
	That's Adequate (1989) as Standup Comic Mockumentary / Comedy
	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Extra Action / Comedy 3 comments	2,71 (63)
	Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Bobby Taylor Comedy	3,02 (22)
	Ratboy (1986) as Manny Drama	2,31 (13)
	Odd Jobs (1986) as Dwight Comedy
	American Flyers (1985) as Jerome Drama / Sport	3,06 (63)
	A Soldier's Story (1984) as Corporal Ellis Drama 3 comments	3,29 (143)
	Streets of Fire (1984) as The Sorels - Lester Action / Crime 3 comments	3,19 (226)
	Senior Trip (1981) as Randy Comedy
	Willie & Phil (1980) as Thin Boy Drama / Comedy	1,50 (3)
	The Warriors (1979) as gang member (uncredited) Action / Crime 3 comments	3,63 (1.083)
	The Monkey Hu$tle (1976) as Musician Drama / Action	2,67 (3)
	Cooley High (1975) as Basketball Player in Gym Class Comedy / Drama	3,32 (17)
	M*A*S*H (1972) (TV show) as Patient Comedy / War 3 comments	3,96 (353)

Director (23)

	Poppa's House (2024) (TV show) Director
	Kaleidoscope (2023) (TV show) Director	3,32 (68)
	Power Book IV: Force (2022) (TV show) Director	3,55 (11)
	Colin in Black and White (2021) (TV show) Director	2,33 (6)
	The Wonder Years (2021) (TV show) Director	3,25 (2)
	Black Lightning (2018) (TV show) Director	2,62 (29)
	Playin' for Love (2013) Director
	In the Hive (2012) Director
	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) Director	2,70 (5)
	Phantom Punch (2008) Director	2,62 (4)
	Black Listed (2003) Director	1,75 (2)
	10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) Director	3,62 (4)
	Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) Director	3,23 (26)
	Holiday Heart (2000) Director	3,29 (7)
	Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) Director
	Little Richard (2000) Director	2,55 (10)
	Up, Up, and Away! (2000) Director	1,58 (6)
	Jackie's Back! (1999) Director	2,00 (7)
	Love Songs (1999) Director	3,40 (5)
	B*A*P*S (1997) Director	2,45 (11)
	The Meteor Man (1993) Director	1,92 (86)
	The Five Heartbeats (1991) Director	3,37 (15)
	Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Director	3,02 (22)

Writer (4)

	Playin' for Love (2013) Writer
	The Meteor Man (1993) Screenplay	1,92 (86)
	The Five Heartbeats (1991) Writer	3,37 (15)
	Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Writer	3,02 (22)

Production (4)

	Of Boys and Men (2008) Producer	2,50 (1)
	The Meteor Man (1993) Producer	1,92 (86)
	The Five Heartbeats (1991) Producer	3,37 (15)
	Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Producer	3,02 (22)