Robert Townsend Says Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Woman King’ Oscars Snub Is an Opportunity for Growth “There’s always this give and take,” the acclaimed filmmaker and actor says of Black ...

Robert Townsend needed no introduction, at least not for Eric Garcia. The “Kaleidoscope” creator counted himself a fan of Townsend’s since the director’s 1987 feature debut, “Hollywood ...

Director, actor and comedian Robert Townsend’s groundbreaking satire “Hollywood Shuffle” turned 35 this year. The film is a scathing satire of many Black actors’ experience in the film industry. Since ...

Robert Townsend, the triple-threat creative force behind "Hollywood Shuffle"--the 1987 groundbreaking satire of the movie business--is caught in a Sunday evening TV shuffle.

Actor/director Robert Townsend arrives at the “Jubilee” show’s grand re-opening at Bally’s Las Vegas on March 29, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic) *Robert ...

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The film has just been released on DVD and Blu-ray as part of The Criterion Collection.

BroadwayWorld chats with trailblazing actor/writer/director Robert Townsend about 'Living the Shuffle,' his rollercoaster ride of a one-man show running at The Marsh Berkeley January 30th to March 9th ...

Actor-filmmaker Robert Townsend famously maxed out his credit cards to finance his satire "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987). But the Chicago native credits his success to God.