Colin Anthony "Topper" Carew[1] (born July 16, 1943)[1] is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.[2][3][4] He is best known for such films as Talkin' Dirty After Dark and D.C. Cab. He is also the creator of such television series as Martin.[5][6][7][8][9]
Topper Carew | |
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| Born | Colin Anthony Carew[1] (1943-07-16) July 16, 1943 (age 78) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television producer, screenwriter, television writer, film director |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Spouse(s) | Alyce Sprow, 1982-2001, her death |
| Children | 2 daughters, Cicely & Lena Carew |
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Breakin' 'N' Enterin' | Director | Documentary |
| D.C. Cab | Story / Producer | ||
| 1984 | Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! | Producer | Direct-to-video |
| 1985 | And the Children Shall Lead | Producer | Made-for television |
| 1989 | A Little Bit Strange | Executive producer | Made-for-television |
| 1991 | Talkin' Dirty After Dark | Director / Screenwriter | |
| 2006 | We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story | Director | Direct-to-video documentary |
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | The Righteous Apples | Producer | 11 episodes |
| 1987 | Bustin' Loose | Executive producer | 27 episodes |
| 1989 | Homeroom | Executive producer | 13 episodes |
| 1992-97 | Martin | Creator / Executive producer | Created 132 episodes / Produced 27 episodes |
| 1998 | The Journey of Allen Strange | Director | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Cousin Skeeter | Director | Episode "Miracle on 32nd Skeet" |
| 2000-02 | The Jersey | Director | 3 episodes |
| 2001-02 | 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | Director | 2 episodes |
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