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Paul Robeson

Acting

0.2 Popularity Apr 08, 1898 (77 years old) Princeton, New Jersey, USA

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 an...

Biography

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.

Filmography 39

2017
Britain on Film: Black Britain Movie

as Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")

2007
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson Movie

as Self (archival footage)

1999
1998
Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1998
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am Movie

as Himself (archive footage)

1991
The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes Movie

as Self (speaking in Russian) (uncredited) (archive footage)

1979
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Movie

as Himself (archive footage)

1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1975
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1973
1954
Song of the Rivers Movie

as Voice of Singer

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday April 08, 1898 (77 years old)
Died January 23, 1976
Place of Birth Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Also Known As Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson
Years Active 1925 - 2021
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
39 Total Credits
37 Movie Roles
4 Photos