Robert Townsend
@Robert_Townsend
Today is the 30th anniversary of my film METEOR MAN. I am beyond proud of this film. Okay here’s the pop quiz of the day : Can you name all the Stars in the film without looking at IMDb? Start now!
I had the best time today at Uncle Paulie’s in LA meeting fans of @TheBearFX at their pop-up. So incredible to see how many hundreds turned out to support. I hope you all are enjoying the new season. 🙌🏾
June 15th is the celebration a film I directed JACKIE’S BACK starring @JeniferLewisforreal . This was my daughter @SkyeTownsend ‘s 1st gig, playing Jackie.There’s been talk of a sequel, Jenifer plays a character like Gloria Swanson in SUNSET BLVD, but called “VENTURA BLVD”
Only certain performers can take one person show to the next level. @Sarah_Snook has done in DORIAN GRAY. She drove her acting skills like the fastest Ferrari!Got to meet Casting Director extraordinaire,former President of Academy, @DRubin24 ,Kind spirit. BEYOND INSPIRED in NYC
In NYC for meetings,went to see one of the most creative shows I have seen in a decade. “MAYBE HAPPY ENDING”, I had to go Backstage!To the cast, @DarrenCriss @HelenJShen @MarcusChoi11 @DezDuron Thanks for the inspiration! And got to hang with @StephengrantHill Perfect night!
SEASON 4 of @THEBEARfx premieres today! So blessed to be part of this series. 2 of my daughters met for the 1st time,getting along like real siblings. We laughed and drank the night away, BEST. NIGHT. EVER. All new episodes are streaming now, on @Hulu and #HuluonDisneyplus
At the 50th Anniversary screening of my 1st film #COOLEYHIGH I moderated with film’s director, @MichaelSchultzfilm the Stars @lhjman Lawrence H Jacobs and @GlynnTurman1 Brilliantly written by Mr. Eric Monte.This film showed me what a true,authentic Black Voice looks like🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Today I celebrate all the mothers out there and especially my mother. In this video, I celebrate all the women and men that made me, covered a little boy with big dreams.They are all “ANGELS” now. Mama, I love you and thank you for giving me life…
I directed 5 episodes of @POPPASHOUSECBS Tonight, 1 of the episodes I directed premieres,next Monday the Season Finale I directed,so much fun playing with my friend @DamonkWayans and his brilliant son @MrDamon2 Watch it tonight on @CBSTV or on @Paramountplus !
At the tribute in New York City for Mr. James Earl Jones! What a man and what an icon! Blessed to work with him in METEOR MAN! Hanging with Lavar,Lorraine and Mr. Joe Morton
Today is the 34th Anniversary of my film THE 5 HEARTBEATS. Thanks to my friend, co-writer @KeenenIvoryWayans Thanks to Cast and Crew.And the fans,who have supported this film. Please check out the documentary, “Making the Five Heartbeats”available on iTunes, Amazon and YouTube.
HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE premiered in theaters 38 years ago today! Co-written @KeenenivoryWayans Music @Patrice_Rushen DP @Peter_Deming Thanks to the Cast and Crew. God bless my 1st producer Carl Craig, gone too soon. Are the themes in the film still relevant? Please leave a comment
TODAY is MY BIRTHDAY It feels amazing to get to the 6 and 7… Know mama’s smiling from heaven…
THE BEAR… Season 2 I’m playing Sydney‘s Dad and I had one of the best times ever!Thank you @Chrisstorer, young genius, to my new daughter @ayoedebiri watching you do 7 pages of dialogue inspired me.Congrats to everybody on the show on your glowing reviews, so well deserved.
This was my first movie, I was such a baby! The two lines that changed my life, and the film that shifted my destiny.
A coming-of-age film set to the sounds of Motown, COOLEY HIGH continues to charm audiences today, and also features a young @Robert_Townsend in a small role. It was his first feature film. See him introduce the film with @ProfJStewart tonight at 8pm ET.