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.

Known For

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

Himself (archive footage)

Song of Freedom

John 'Johnny' Zinga

The Proud Valley

David Goliath

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

Self (archive footage)

Song of the Rivers

Voice of Singer

The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes

Self (speaking in Russian) (uncredited) (archive footage)

Sanders of the River

Bosambo

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

Himself (archive footage)