Robert Townsend

• Robert Townsend (spy), American spy
• Robert Townsend (captain), United States Navy
• Robert Townsend (author), American author, CEO of Avis Rent a Car
• Ed Townsend (swimmer), American swimmer
• Rob Townsend, English rock drummer
• Robert M. Townsend, professor of economics at MIT
• Robert Townsend (actor), American actor, comedian and filmmaker