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Topper Carew, born Colin Anthony Carew on July 16, 1943, is an American director, writer, and producer for movies and TV shows. He's known for creating fun stories and bringing them to life on screen!

Topper Carew's Journey

Early Life and Education

Topper grew up in the Roxbury area of Boston, Massachusetts. He went to the John D. O'Bryant School of Math & Science. After high school, he started college at Howard University. Later, he moved to Yale University, where he earned two degrees: one in Architecture and another in Environmental Design. He also has a special doctorate degree in Communications.

His Work in Film and TV

Topper Carew started his career by making documentary films. These films explored how different neighborhoods and their buildings were connected.

He also worked as a Community Fellow at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and a Broadcast Fellow at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. These roles helped him learn more about media and communities.

Topper is famous for his work on several movies and TV shows. He directed films like Talkin' Dirty After Dark and helped create the story for D.C. Cab. He is also the person who created the popular TV series Martin.

Over the years, he has directed many episodes for different TV shows. These include The Journey of Allen Strange, Cousin Skeeter, The Jersey, and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. He also produced TV series like The Righteous Apples and Bustin' Loose.