Acting
Paul Robeson
1898-1976
Known for Body and Soul, King Solomon's Mines, Emperor Jones.
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Born04/08/1898
Died01/23/1976
AgeDied at 77
BirthplacePrinceton, New Jersey, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asPaul LeRoy Bustill Robeson
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.
