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.
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
Cast Credits
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson
as Self (archival footage)
Tales of Manhattan
as Luke
Native Land
as Narrator
The Proud Valley
as David Goliath
Big Fella
as Joe
Jericho
as Cpl. Jericho Jackson
King Solomon's Mines
as Umbopa
Song of Freedom
as John 'Johnny' Zinga
Show Boat
as Joe
Sanders of the River
as Bosambo
Emperor Jones
as Brutus Jones
Borderline
as Pete Varond
Camille: The Fate of a Coquette
as Alexandre Dumas fils
Body and Soul
as Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
Crew Credits
Black and White
Music