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Paul Robeson (I) (1898–1976)
This handsome, eloquent and highly charismatic actor became one of the foremost interpreters of Eugene O'Neill's plays and one of the most treasured names in song during the first half of the twentieth century. He also courted disdain and public controversy for most of his career as a staunch Cold War-era advocate for human rights. While the ...
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Born:in Princeton, New Jersey, USADied:(age 77) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Soundtrack (24 credits)
Soundtrack (24 credits)
2018
Genius
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Picasso: Chapter Seven
(2018)
... (performer: "Joe Hill" - uncredited)
2013
Timeshift
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- When Coal Was King
(2013)
... (performer: "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night")
2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night", "Ol' Man River")
2008
Jonathan Meades - Magnetic North
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Poland to Finland
(2008)
... (performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" - uncredited)
2004
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Ol' Man River")
1960
Die aktuelle Kamera
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 20 June 1960
(1960)
... (performer: "Water Boy", "Freiheit")
1938
Canciones de Madrid
(Documentary short) (performer: "La Internacional" (The Internationale), "La Joven Guardia")
1937
Dark Sands
(performer: "My Way", "Deep Desert", "Shortnin' Bread" (uncredited), "Silent Night" (uncredited))
1937
Big Fella
(performer: "Lazin'", "When I Get to Heaven", "Roll Up Sailorman", "Ma Curly Headed Baby", "River Steals My Folks from Me")
1936
Song of Freedom
("Lonely Road", "Song of Freedom") / (performer: "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" (uncredited), "Sleepy River", "Lonely Road", "Stepping Stones", "Song of Freedom", "The Black Emperor")
1936
Show Boat
(performer: "Ol' Man River" (1927), "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (1927), "Ah Still Suits Me" (1936), "Finale: You Are Love" (1927) and "Ol' Man River" (1927) - uncredited)
1935
Sanders of the River
(performer: "The Song of the Spear", "Lion Song", "My Little Black Dove", "The Killing Song", "Congo Lullaby")
1933
The Emperor Jones
(performer: "Now Let Me Fly", "Water Boy", "I'm Travelin'", "Daniel" - uncredited)
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Actor (12 credits)
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Archive footage (37 credits)
Archive footage (37 credits)
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Other Works:
(4/19/25) Concert: Performed in concert with Lawrence Brown at the Greenwich Village Theater, NY. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 17 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 17 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Personal Quote:
I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom or the words that might inspire hope and courage in the face of fear. My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.Trivia:
In its time, the Robeson "Othello" could not have been filmed because of the racial climate of the era - a black man could not play a love scene with a white woman in a motion picture in the 1940s. In addition, Robeson was blacklisted for his political beliefs in 1950, and as a result, was not able to make any films in the U.S., or have any of his films shown in the U.S. at that time. See more »Trademark:
Powerful bass singing voice See more »Nickname:
RobeyStar Sign:
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