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Townsend's semi-autobiographical comedy about a black actor's tough time finding a decent role in Hollywood. 'In Living Color's' Wayans brothers are featured!
Original Release
03/20/1987
US Release
03/20/1987
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Townsend | Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / Sam Ace |
| Craigus R. Johnson | Stevie Taylor |
| Helen Martin | Bobby's Grandmother |
| Starletta DuPois | Bobby's Mother |
| Marc Figueroa | Sitcom Father / Client #2 |
| Sarah Kaite Coughlan | Sitcom Girlfriend / Rehearsing Actress / Reporter |
| Sean Michal Flynn | Sitcom Boyfriend |
| Brad Sanders | Batty Boy |
| David McKnight | Uncle Ray |
| Keenen Ivory Wayans | Jheri Curl / Donald |
Directors
Writers
Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dom Irrera
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert Townsend | Bobby Taylor / Jasper / Speed / Sam Ace |
| Craigus R. Johnson | Stevie Taylor |
| Helen Martin | Bobby's Grandmother |
| Starletta DuPois | Bobby's Mother |
| Marc Figueroa | Sitcom Father / Client #2 |
| Sarah Kaite Coughlan | Sitcom Girlfriend / Rehearsing Actress / Reporter |
| Sean Michal Flynn | Sitcom Boyfriend |
| Brad Sanders | Batty Boy |
| David McKnight | Uncle Ray |
| Keenen Ivory Wayans | Jheri Curl / Donald |
| Ludie C. Washington | Tiny |
| John Witherspoon | Mr. Jones |
| Anne-Marie Johnson | Hooker #5 / Lydia / Willie Mae |
| Don Reed | Maurice |
| Kim Wayans | Customer in Chair |
| Gregory 'Popeye' Alexander | Pimp / Eddie Murphy Type / Afros Gang |
| Conni Marie Brazelton | Hooker #1 / Beautiful Girl #2 |
| Lorrie Marlow | Hooker #2 / Reporter |
| Sena Ayn Black | Receptionist / Missy Ann / Woman on Cliff / Hostage #1 / Hooker #3 |
| Lisa Mende | Casting Director |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Carl Craig | Executive Producer |
| Robert Townsend | Producer |
| Richard Cummings Jr. | Producer |
Editors
