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Paul Robeson (I) (1898–1976)
This handsome, eloquent and highly charismatic actor became one of the foremost interpreters of Eugene O'Neill's plays and one of the most treasured names in song during the first half of the twentieth century. He also courted disdain and public controversy for most of his career as a staunch Cold War-era advocate for human rights. While the ...
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Born:in Princeton, New Jersey, USADied:(age 77) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Soundtrack (23 credits)
Soundtrack (23 credits)
2013
Timeshift
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- When Coal Was King
(2013)
... (performer: "I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night")
2012
Les Etats-Unis et la drogue - Une guerre sans fin
(Documentary) (performer: "THE HOUSE I LIVE IN")
2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night", "Ol' Man River")
2008
Jonathan Meades - Magnetic North
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Poland to Finland
(2008)
... (performer: "National Anthem of the Soviet Union" - uncredited)
2004
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Ol' Man River")
1960
Die aktuelle Kamera
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 20 June 1960
(1960)
... (performer: "Water Boy", "Freiheit")
1938
Canciones de Madrid
(Documentary short) (performer: "La Internacional" (The Internationale), "La Joven Guardia")
1937
Jericho
(performer: "My Way", "Deep Desert", "Shortnin' Bread" (uncredited), "Silent Night" (uncredited))
1937
Big Fella
(performer: "Lazin'", "When I Get to Heaven", "Roll Up Sailorman", "Ma Curly Headed Baby", "River Steals My Folks from Me")
1936
Song of Freedom
("Lonely Road", "Song of Freedom") / (performer: "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" (uncredited), "Sleepy River", "Lonely Road", "Stepping Stones", "Song of Freedom", "The Black Emperor")
1936
Show Boat
(performer: "Ol' Man River" (1927), "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (1927), "Ah Still Suits Me" (1936), "Finale: You Are Love" (1927) and "Ol' Man River" (1927) - uncredited)
1935
Bozambo
(performer: "The Song of the Spear", "Lion Song", "My Little Black Dove", "The Killing Song", "Congo Lullaby")
1933
The Emperor Jones
(performer: "Now Let Me Fly", "Water Boy", "I'm Travelin'", "Daniel" - uncredited)
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Actor (12 credits)
Actor (12 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (9 credits)
Self (9 credits)
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Archive footage (33 credits)
Archive footage (33 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Brutus Jones") in "The Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill, produced in London, England. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 17 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 15 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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