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Paul Robeson

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American singer, actor, and political activist (1898–1976)

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Paul Robeson was an American singer, actor, and political activist who became one of the most prominent Black entertainers of the 20th century. He matters because he used his fame and talent to advocate for civil rights and social justice, though his outspoken political views also made him a controversial figure during his lifetime.

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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

  • Hollywood Black — Self (archive footage)2024
  • The Real Charlie Chaplin — Self (archive footage)2021
  • Britain on Film: Black Britain — Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")2017
  • Fred Baker - filmmaker2007
  • Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson — Self (archival footage)2007
  • Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States — Self2006
  • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies — Joe2004
  • White Sings Robeson2001
  • Paul Robeson: Here I Stand — Self1999
  • Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist — Self (archive footage)1998

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Key facts

Born
Paul Leroy Robeson , ( 1898-04-09 ) April 9, 1898, Princeton, New Jersey , U.S.
Died
January 23, 1976 (1976-01-23) (aged 77) , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place
Ferncliff Cemetery ( Greenburgh, New York )
Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick ( BA ) New York University Columbia University ( LLB ) SOAS University of London
Occupations
Singer actor activist athlete
Known for
Show Boat , The Emperor Jones , Othello , All God's Chillun Got Wings
Spouse
Eslanda Goode ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1921 ; died 1965 ) ​
Children
Paul Robeson Jr.
Parents
William Drew Robeson Maria Louisa Bustill
Relatives
Bustill family
Position
End / tackle
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
219 lb (99 kg)
High school
Somerville (NJ)
College
Rutgers
Games played
Games played 15

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Princeton
Place of death
Philadelphia
Occupation
musicologist
Political party
Progressive Party
Languages spoken
Chinese
Native language
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
His Master's Voice
Member of team
Akron Pros
Country for sport
United States
Mass
219
Military branch
International Brigades
Image
Paul Robeson 1942 crop.jpg
Height
75
Voice type
bass-baritone
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Paul Robeson
place of burial
Ferncliff Cemetery
Commons category
Paul Robeson
date of birth
1898-04-09
date of death
1976-01-23
cause of death
stroke
has works in the collection
Tate
start of work period
1925-00-00
name in native language
Paul Robeson
writing language
English language
ethnic group
African Americans
end of work period
1963-00-00
unmarried partner
Peggy Ashcroft
manner of death
natural causes
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Works in European collections

8 objects attributed to Paul Robeson, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

College Football Hall of Fame

Paul Leroy Robeson (/ˈroʊbsən/ ROHB-sən; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

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