Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson (77)

1898-04-08 - 1976-01-23 | 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 and instead pursued his acting and singing career.

On Movies

  • Tales of Manhattan
  • Native Land
  • The Proud Valley
  • Big Fella
  • Jericho
  • King Solomon's Mines
  • Song of Freedom
  • Show Boat
  • Sanders of the River
  • Emperor Jones
  • Borderline
  • Camille: The Fate of a Coquette
  • Body and Soul

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