Paul Robeson

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.

Acting

2021

The Real Charlie Chaplin
Movie

Self (archive footage)

1979

1975

1954

1942

1940

1937

Jericho
Movie

Cpl. Jericho Jackson

1936

Song of Freedom
Movie

John 'Johnny' Zinga

1933

Emperor Jones
Movie

Brutus Jones

1930

Borderline
Movie

Pete Varond

1926

1925

Body and Soul
Movie

Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester

Writing

Sound

Infos

Full Name
Paul Robeson
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
4/8/1898
Date of Death
1/23/1976
Also Known As

Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson