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Paul Robeson

Acting

Born April 8, 1898 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Died January 23, 1976

Also known as Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson

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Biography

Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

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Awards & recognition

  • New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2009
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1998
  • Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame · 1974
  • Paul Robeson Award · 1974
  • Spingarn Medal · 1945
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  • Donaldson Awards
  • International Stalin Prize — Peace
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography10 titles

Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist

1998as Self (archive footage)

The Real Charlie Chaplin

2021as Self (archive footage)

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

1979as Himself (archive footage)

Body and Soul

1925as Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester

Song of Freedom

1936as John 'Johnny' Zinga

Sanders of the River

1935as Bosambo

Emperor Jones

1933as Brutus Jones

King Solomon's Mines

1937as Umbopa

Hollywood Black

2024as Self (archive footage)

Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States

2006as Self