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Clarence Muse

American actor and director (1889–1979)

  • Fame49.5
  • Momentum2.2
  • Wikipedia2.3K
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Lived 1889–1979, aged 90United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    11 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1889–1979
    Aged 90
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-08-10

Clarence Muse was an American actor, screenwriter, director, singer, and composer. He was the first African American to appear in a starring role in a major studio film, 1929's Hearts in Dixie. He acted for 50 years, and appeared in more than 150 films. He was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1973.

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49.5
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Momentum2.2
Historical10.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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