Paul Robeson
Actor · Music · Writer
Born Apr 8, 1898 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Active 1925–1976 · 6′3″ (191 cm) · Awards: Spingarn Medal, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, New Jersey Hall of Fame, International Stalin Prize for Peace, Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Paul Robeson Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Donaldson Awards
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.
Filmography
Show Boat (1936) — JoeTales of Manhattan (1942) — LukeBody and Soul (1925) — Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother SylvesterBorderline (1930) — Pete VarondAFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) — JoeThe Proud Valley (1940) — David GoliathBig Fella (1938) — JoeEmperor Jones (1933) — Brutus JonesNative Land (1942) — NarratorKing Solomon's Mines (1937) — UmbopaSanders of the River (1935) — BosamboSong of Freedom (1936) — John 'Johnny' ZingaJericho (1937) — Cpl. Jericho JacksonI’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson (1990)Song of the Rivers (1954) — Voice of Singer · WriterBlack and White (1932) — MusicCamille: The Fate of a Coquette (1926) — Alexandre Dumas filsFred Baker - filmmaker (2007)South Africa Uncensored (1951) — NarratorMusical Comedy Tonight III (1985)White Sings Robeson (2001)