Colin Anthony "Topper" Carew (born

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) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for such films as ''

Talkin' Dirty After Dark ''Talkin' Dirty After Dark'' is a 1991 American comedy film written and directed by Topper Carew and starring Martin Lawrence. In addition to Lawrence the film also stars John Witherspoon, Tom Lister, Jr., and Mark Curry. The film was released ...

'' and ''

D.C. Cab ''D.C. Cab'' (also known as ''Street Fleet'') is a 1983 American comedy film written and directed by Joel Schumacher, based on a story by Topper Carew and Schumacher, and starring Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, Charlie Barnett, Gary Busey, Mar ...

''. He is also the creator of such television series as ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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The New Thing Art and Architectural Center (1966-)
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