Townsend Coleman

Acting

Townsend Coleman

Born 1954-05-28 · New York City, New York, USA

As a busy Hollywood voice-actor, Townsend Coleman is perhaps one of the most recognizable voices on TV. For 16 years, he was the voice of NBC's "Must See TV" and "Comedy Night Done Right" primetime comedy promos, including hits from Seinfeld and Frasier to 30 Rock and The Office, as well as the promos for "The Tonight Show" starring Jay Leno (then Conan), "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (then Jimmy Fallon), "Last Call with Carson Daly" and "Saturday Night Live". He currently voices the daily on-air promos for the long-running "Live with Kelly and Michael" and radio spots for "Judge Judy", in addition to regularly voicing primetime promos for ABC Family, The Hub, and now, ABC-TV. But the character behind the voice really came to life in 1985, when Coleman, having just moved to Los Angeles from Cleveland, Ohio, auditioned for and got a part on the animated hit, "Inspector Gadget". As the voice of Corporal Capeman, Gadget's bumbling assistant, he embarked on an entirely new career, providing the voices for some of the most memorable characters in cartoons and commercials. In addition to thwarting evil as the voice of "The Tick", Fox Kids' hit animated series, he has provided the voices for many popular cartoon characters, including Michaelangelo, Rat King, and Usagi Yojimbo on the original, long-running cartoon series, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". He also voiced Waldo on "Where's Waldo?", Gobo, Architect, and Wrench on NBC's animated "Fraggle Rock", Scott/Teen Wolf on "Teen Wolf", Scratch on "Spacecats", the voice of Wayne Gretzky on "Prostars", Riot on "Jem and the Holograms", Dragonflyer on "Glofriends", Rewind on the 80's "Transformers", and 20 years later, Sentinel Prime on "Transformers: Animated" for Cartoon Network.

Acting credits

The Grinch poster
6.9

The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.

The Grinch

2018

Sing poster
7.1

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

Sing

2016

FernGully: The Last Rainforest poster
6.4

When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.

FernGully: The Last Rainforest

1992

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 poster
7.7

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

2012

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 poster
7.9

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

2013

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero poster
6.9

When Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon, as an involuntary organ donor to save his dying wife, Batman and Robin must find her before the operation can begin.

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero

1998

Superman: Doomsday poster
6.7

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Superman: Doomsday

2007

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns poster
8.1

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off poster
6.7

A direct-to-video feature film, Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off, was released in 1997. It comprises three episodes of the animated series edited into one continuous movie: The First Face-Off parts I and II, and Duck Hard.

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

1997

No artwork available
NR

They're awesome, green...and they're back in head-to-shell mischief with the sinister Shredder. Shredder's latest dastardly scheme is to rule the city with the use of a mind controlling mesmerizer. When his bumbling sidekicks, Bebop and Rocksteady, goof up the job, he makes superpowerful cybernetic clones out of them, programmed to stop the Turtles. It's up to our heroes to save the city, but can these party animals fight off clones SUPER ROCKSTEADY AND MIGHTY BEBOP? Watch and find out if the evil Shredder is reduced to a shell of a man.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super Rocksteady and Mighty Bebop

1990

Justice League: The New Frontier poster
6.8

The human race is threatened by a powerful creature, and only the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash can stop it. But can they overcome their differences to thwart this enemy using the combined strength of their newly formed Justice League?

Justice League: The New Frontier

2008

Black Moon Rising poster
5.5

An FBI free-lancer stashes a stolen Las Vegas-crime tape in a high-tech car stolen by someone else.

Black Moon Rising

1986

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell poster
7.1

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE fever has struck the nation! They're weird, they're wacky, and, man, are they ever hip! These HEROES IN A HALF SHELL are the latest rage among kids, teenagers, and ultra cool adults. Once common hosehold pets, they were transformed into mutants by radioactive green slime. Now, this noble foursome spreads their message of truth, justice, and a larger slice of pizza for all! Join Raphael, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Leonardo in their very first video adventure filled with laughter, lunacy, and unbeatable fun for everyone.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Halfshell

1988

Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster
7.4

In the spring of 1984, a strange new comic book sat beside cash registers in select shops, too big to fit in the racks, and too weird to ignore. Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presented a completely original breed of super hero. It was too bizarre, too crazy. It broke all the rules and should never have worked. Until it sold out. Again and again and again. For 30 years. Now, peek under the shell and see how this so-called "happy accident" defied every naysayer to become one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the world.

Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2014

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue poster
6.2

The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer. His younger sister, Corey, is worried about him because he started acting differently. When her piggy bank goes missing, her cartoon tie-in toys come to life to help her find it. After discovering it in Michael's room along with his stash of drugs, the various cartoon characters proceed to work together and take him on a fantasy journey to teach him the risks and consequences a life of drug-use can bring and save the world.

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue

1990

Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock poster
7.0

Doctor Octavius was a brilliant scientist working on a revolutionary new invention until a laboratory accident fused a set of mechanical arms to his body and turned him into the dreaded supervillain Doctor Octopus. Now Doc Ock seeks his revenge on those who did him wrong, and there are only two men who can put an end to his plan of destruction - Spider-Man or his secret alter-ego, Peter Parker.

Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock

2004

No artwork available
NR

Will the real Michaelangelo please stand up? This surfer dude's got a double! It seems that Shredder and that oversized brain Krang have created a hologram of the hero turtle--in a diabolical attempt to infiltrate the sewer. But the green teens get hip to the Foot Clan's scheme and must try to distinguish illusion from reality. Then, sit tight for more multidimensional excitement with NEW YORK'S SHINIEST.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga, Shredhead

1990

Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears poster
6.0

Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo discover aliens who plan to conquer Earth.

Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears

1988

The Crippled Lamb poster
6.0

The classic children's book The Crippled Lamb comes to home video in this special adaptation with full animation, original songs, and a name value cast including Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid) and Robby Benson (Beauty and the Beast, Ice Castles) performing character voicings.

The Crippled Lamb

1999

Turtles Take Time (and Space) poster
8.0

The Turtles discover an artifact that sends them through time and space.

Turtles Take Time (and Space)

2016

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids poster
6.4

The Ninja Turtles are going out of this world. Way out! Their arch villain Shredder has concocted two new mutants and a gigantic robot to destroy the turtles. But also, a mysterious, two foot fifth turtle is following the four around. His name is Kerma and he's from Shellrelah, a turtle world. Well while the turtles are called on to help the turtle world in distress, Shredder is left to do his worst on the city. Can the green teens help their fellow alien turtles and save the city?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Planet of the Turtleoids

1991

Alice Through the Looking Glass poster
5.9

Young Alice returns to Wonderland and is on her way to be crowned Queen, but she must dare to cross Chessland first. On her exciting journey, she encounters a magical jester, the feared Jabberwocky, Humpty Dumpty, Tiger Lily, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

1987

Transformers Animated - The Battle Begins poster
NR

Optimus Prime VS Megatron This DVD was included with the Optimus Prime vs. Megatron deluxe toy twin-pack. It includes the first part of "Transform and Roll Out", but features a longer title sequence that uses the full uncut version of the theme song and showcases the stock transformation footage of each of the main Autobot cast.

Transformers Animated - The Battle Begins

Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night poster
5.9

Buster and Chauncey - the world's greatest Mouse-icians - have arrived in Oberndorf for their shot at the big time: performing for the queen at the annual Christmas Pageant! But on Christmas Eve, Burghermeister Huffenmeir finds all the preparations for the festivities destroyed and the treasure of Oberndorf missing. When he accuses Buster and Chauncey's friend Christina - an orphan in search of her long lost family - it seems certain that Christmas will be ruined. Now it's up to the Moustroes of Mistletoe to help Christina reveal the real culprits, return the treasure and show the town of Oberndorf the true meaning of Christmas.

Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night

1998