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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.

Known For

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Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
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Song of Freedom
John 'Johnny' Zinga
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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Himself (archive footage)
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Song of the Rivers
Voice of Singer
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The Proud Valley
David Goliath
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Britain on Film: Black Britain
Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")
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Native Land
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