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, Bosambo, Cpl. Jericho Jackson |
| 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.
BlogHub Articles:
, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film Aficionadoshad 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
, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film Aficionadoshad 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
, Happy Birthday! Born April 9; 1898-1976
By C. S. Williams on Apr 9, 2014 From Classic Film Aficionadoshad 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:
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 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
By KC on Feb 4, 2010 From Classic MoviesIt is no exaggeration to say that 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!
Smithers: [Jones prepares to escape into the jungle] Give my regards to any ghosts yer 'appen to meet!
Brutus Jones: [pause] If dat ghost have money, I tells him never to haunt you lessen he wants to lose it!
Brutus Jones: They's some things I don't got to be told. I can see 'em in folks' eyes.
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