Robert Townsend is considered one of the most versatile talents in Hollywood today.

He's an actor, director, producer, comedian and writer with a career that spans over 15 years. He has acted in films such as; A Soldier's Story, The Might Quinn, and truly broke ground when he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the classic comedy Hollywood Shuffle.

On the big screen, he has directed Eddie Murphy in Eddie Murphy Raw, his other movies which he starred and directed include: The Five Heartbeats, Love Songs, and the Disney family film Up, Up, and Away!