After class, his teacher pulled him aside and told him that with acting he could “really be someone,” a notion that had never ...

Davey D of Hard Knock Radio recently sat down with Robert Townsend, an acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker. Townsend is recognized not just for his significant contributions to film and ...

Robert Townsend was born on February 6, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. He is an actor, comedian, film director, and writer. In 1974, Townsend auditioned for parts at Chicago's Experimental Black ...