Robert Townsend

About

Actor and comedian best known for playing the role of the father on the series, The Parent 'Hood, which he also executive produced. He has also directed many episodes of television, including two of the hit Netflix series Kaleidoscope.

Before Fame

He was in the musical film, The Five Heartbeats after the success of Hollywood Shuffle which he wrote, directed, and produced. 

Trivia

He was initially supposed to be a cast member on Saturday Night Live, but it never happened because producers chose Eddie Murphy instead. In 1987, he directed the comedy Hollywood Shuffle. 

Family Life

He has three children from his ex-wife, Cheri Jones. 

Associated With

He directed Phantom Punch starring Nicholas Turturro.