Paul Robeson

April 8, 1898 — 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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Show Boat

1936

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Tales of Manhattan

1942

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Body and Soul

1925

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Emperor Jones

1933

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King Solomon's Mines

1937

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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

1979

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Borderline

1930

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The Proud Valley

1940