Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson (April 9, 1898 - January 23, 1976) was an American concert bass-baritone, athlete, actor and political activist. Born in Princeton, New Jersey he was educated at Rutgers College and Columbia University Law School. After briefly practising as a lawyer he left the trade due to racism and instead pursued his acting and singing career.
Known for
ActingBirthday
April 8, 1898Deathday
January 23, 1976Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
33Place of birth
Princeton, New Jersey, USAAlso known as
Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson
Cast credits
Show Boat
Joe
Tales of Manhattan
Luke
The Emperor Jones
Brutus Jones
King Solomon's Mines
Umbopa
Native Land
Narrator
Borderline
Pete Varond
Camille: The Fate of a Coquette
Alexandre Dumas fils
Body and Soul
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
Sanders of the River
Bosambo
The Proud Valley
David Goliath
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Himself (archive footage)
Song of Freedom
John 'Johnny' Zinga
Big Fella
Joe
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Self
Song of the Rivers
Voice of Singer
Jericho
Cpl. Jericho Jackson
Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist
Self (archive footage)
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Himself (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Britain on Film: Black Britain
Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")
Fred Baker - filmmaker
Crew credits
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