| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 2, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 2, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/movies-tv/2025/12/02/robert-townsend-chicago-film-festival-columbia-college-cultural-center |
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It’s been more than 50 years since Robert Townsend started acting, but the West
Side native still discusses his early experiences with plenty of details and
delight.
As an eager teenager, he took acting classes at the John Robert Powers modeling
school downtown. He also worked with the Experimental...