Birthname: Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson
| Sign | Aries |
| Born | Apr 9, 1898 Princeton, NJ |
| Died | Jan 23, 1976 Philadelphia, PA |
| Age | Died at 77 |
Paul Robeson | |
| Job | Singer (spirituals, international folk, musicals, classical), actor, social activist, lawyer, athlete |
| Top Roles | Umbopa, Brutus Jones, Joe, Cpl. Jericho Jackson, Luke |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Adventure, Comedy, Musical, Action |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Treasure, Old South |
| Top Collaborators | Clarence Muse, Irene Dunne, Roland Young, Edward G. Robinson |
| Shares birthday with | Ward Bond, Brandon De Wilde, Jean-Paul Belmondo see more.. |
Paul Robeson Overview:
Legendary actor, Paul Robeson, was born Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson on Apr 9, 1898 in Princeton, NJ. Robeson died at the age of 77 on Jan 23, 1976 in Philadelphia, PA .
MINI BIO:
Black American singer and actor with magnificent bass-baritone voice that seemed to come from somewhere near his boots. Made a number of indelible film appearances in the 1930s, mostly as laborers becoming kings of far-off lands, and became famous for his rendition of Ol' Man River, but his Communist-influenced political views hampered his later career. Died following a stroke (and a long period of ill-health). (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Robeson was never nominated for an Academy Award.
Paul Robeson BlogHub Articles:
Paul Robeson, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film AficionadosPaul Robeson had a big voice, was an actor of ‘Bigger than Life’ roles, a performer of unique intensity, with a passion that easily communicated?to the movie-goer, the emotions and the ranges of Robeson’s emotions, thereby gifting the viewer with an experience that few actors, befo... Read full article
Paul Robeson, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film AficionadosPaul Robeson had a big voice, was an actor of ‘Bigger than Life’ roles, a performer of unique intensity, with a passion that easily communicated?to the movie-goer, the emotions and the ranges of Robeson’s emotions, thereby gifting the viewer with an experience that few actors, befo... Read full article
Paul Robeson, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film AficionadosPaul Robeson had a big voice, was an actor of ‘Bigger than Life’ roles, a performer of unique intensity, with a passion that easily communicated?to the movie-goer, the emotions and the ranges of Robeson’s emotions, thereby gifting the viewer with an experience that few actors, befo... Read full article
Monday Serenade: Paul Robeson
By KC on Feb 22, 2010 From Classic MoviesThough I like the second film version of Show Boat (1936), the rest of the movie tends to melt away every time I see Paul Robeson sing Ol' Man River. The combination of his rich, uplifting voice and James Whale's stylized direction could make this number a distinctive short on its own. ... Read full article
The Immensely Gifted Paul Robeson
By KC on Feb 4, 2010 From Classic MoviesIt is no exaggeration to say that Paul Robeson was one of the most remarkable humans to ever live. He was intellectual, athletic, and handsome, with a rich bass-baritone voice and a joyful, intoxicating charisma. Robeson seemed able to conquer any arena. As an honor student on scholarship to Rutger... Read full article
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Paul Robeson Quotes:
Umbopa: I'm a man who looks for diamonds and hangs about your camp. That's what YOU said!
Brutus Jones: [With bravado] It takes a silver bullet to kill Brutus Jones.
Allan Quartermaine: Then it is agreed we leave tonight?
Sir Henry Curtis: Yes!
Umbopa: It is not agreed - you must stay!
Allan Quartermaine: I'm in charge here! I told you that before!
Umbopa: That was in your country. You are now in mine!
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