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Paul Robeson

Apr 08, 1898 - Jan 23, 1976 (77 years old) in Princeton, New Jersey, USA

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.

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Camille: The Fate of a Coquette
Alexandre Dumas fils
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The Proud Valley
David Goliath
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Body and Soul
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
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Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
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Emperor Jones
Brutus Jones
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
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Jericho
Cpl. Jericho Jackson

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