Happy birthday! Robert Townsend turns 68 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 68 on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Robert Townsend is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-director Robert Townsend (The Five Heartbeats, Hollywood Shuffle, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Townsend, a cultural icon

Born in Chicago on February 6, 1957, Robert Townsend's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Townsend's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Robert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robert Townsend as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Robert, you're the best!

Robert Townsend career in pictures

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