Photo caption: Mark Stratton (left), Director of Administration at Columbia College and Patrick W. Zilliacus (right) on the Board of Trusties at Columbia College recently presented acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer and President & CEO of Production for The Black Family Channel, Dr. Robert Townsend (center) with an Honorary Doctorate from Columbia College in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Townsend responded; "I felt like a little kid all over again sitting there in my cap and gown. It was like a dream. I feel honored and blessed that Columbia College has acknowledged me and my body of work as worthy of an honorary doctorate degree. All I can say is Dr. Townsend is in the house."

Photo Credit: Lee Thomas


Robert Townsend Filmography:
Black Family Channel Original Programming
9 New Shows Created & Produced (2005)
Black Listed (2003)
Undercover Brother (2002)
10,000 Black Men Named George (2002)
Carmen: A Hip Hopera (MTV) (2001)
Little Richard Story (2000)
Holiday Heart (2000)
Natalie Cole: Livin' For Love (2000)
Jackie's Back (1999)
Love Songs (1999)
The Taxman (1999)
Joseph's Gift (1999)
B.A.P.S. (1997)
Mercenary 2: Thick and Thin (1997)
Meteor Man (1993)
Book of Love (1991)
The Five Heartbeats (1991)
That's Adequate (1989)
The Mighty Quinn (1989)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Odd Jobs (1987)
Ratboy (1986)
American Flyers (1985)
A Soldier's Story (1984)
Streets of Fire (1984)
The Warriors (Extra) (1979)
Monkey Hustle (1976)
Mahogany (Extra) (1975)
Cooley High (Bit Role) (1975)