Paul Robeson
Actor · Music · Writer
Born Apr 8, 1898 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Active 1925–1976 · 6′3″ (191 cm)
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)