Paul Robeson
Biography
Paul Robeson works in acting. Born April 8, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Luke
- Borderline (1930) as Pete Varond
- Britain on Film: Black Britain (2017) as Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")
- Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) as Himself (archive footage)
- Big Fella (1938) as Joe
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- The Tallest Tree in Our Forest (1977) as Self
- Show Boat (1936) as Joe
- Song of the Rivers (1954) as Voice of Singer
- Body and Soul (1925) as Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
- Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 (1949) as Himself
- Sanders of the River (1935) as Bosambo
- Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2 (1973) as Self/Cameo (archive footage)
- King Solomon's Mines (1937) as Umbopa
- The Proud Valley (1940) as David Goliath
- Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- My Song Goes Forth (1937) as Self
- The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Emperor Jones (1933) as Brutus Jones
- Easy to Get (1947) as Self
- Jericho (1937) as Cpl. Jericho Jackson
- Native Land (1942) as Narrator
- South Africa Uncensored (1951) as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Robeson best known for?
Paul Robeson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Song of the Rivers (1954), Three Sisters (2010).
When and where was Paul Robeson born?
Paul Robeson was born on April 8, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Paul Robeson have?
Paul Robeson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 2024.
What is Paul Robeson's background in cinema and television?
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 hi...