Biography
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
Jericho
Cpl. Jericho Jackson
Emperor Jones
Brutus Jones
Tales of Manhattan
Luke
Big Fella
Joe
The Proud Valley
David Goliath
Show Boat
Joe
Scandalize My Name: Stori...
Self (archive footage)
Body and Soul
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
Native Land
Narrator
Camille: The Fate of a Co...
Alexandre Dumas fils