Paul Robeson
Birth date
April 8, 1898
Death date
January 23, 1976
Place of birth
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
77 years
Biography
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.
Also known as
Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson
