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
35Place of birth
Princeton, New Jersey, USAAlso known as
Paul LeRoy Bustill RobesonCast credits
Show Boat
JoeTales of Manhattan
LukeThe Emperor Jones
Brutus JonesKing Solomon's Mines
UmbopaNative Land
NarratorBorderline
Pete VarondCamille: The Fate of a Coquette
Alexandre Dumas filsBody and Soul
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother SylvesterSanders of the River
BosamboThe Proud Valley
David GoliathJericho
Cpl. Jericho JacksonPaul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Himself (archive footage)Song of Freedom
John 'Johnny' ZingaI’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
Big Fella
JoePaul Robeson: Here I Stand
SelfSong of the Rivers
Voice of SingerScandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist
Self (archive footage)The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes
Self (speaking in Russian) (uncredited) (archive footage)Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Himself (archive footage)