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Paul Robeson

American singer, actor, and political activist (1898-1976) · United States · Musicians · Died at 77

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Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

A life in dates

2009New Jersey Hall of FameAward1998Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1976Died23 January 19761974Black Filmmakers Hall of FameAwardPaul Robeson AwardAward1966Das andere AmerikaAlbum1964Paul Robeson singtAlbum1958RobesonAlbum1957The Incomparable Voice Of Paul RobesonAlbum1946SpiritualsAlbum1945Spingarn MedalAward1943Songs of Free MenAlbum1898Born9 April 1898

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Robeson's birthplace in Princeton, New JerseyRobeson's birthplace in Princeton, New JerseyFritz Pollard (left) and Robeson in a photo from the March 1918 issue of The CrisisFritz Pollard (left) and Robeson in a photo from the March 1918 issue of The CrisisRobeson (far left) was part of the Rutgers University class of 1919 and one of four students accepted into the Cap and Skull honor society.Robeson (far left) was part of the Rutgers University class of 1919 and one of four students accepted into the Cap and Skull honor society.Portrait by Doris Ulmann c. 1924Portrait by Doris Ulmann c. 1924Robeson as Brutus Jones, 1933Robeson as Brutus Jones, 1933Robeson and actress Irén Ágay on the set of Sanders of the River, London, 1934Robeson and actress Irén Ágay on the set of Sanders of the River, London, 1934

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Albums 19

PLPaul Robeson: Songs of Struggle and Love2021
ESEvery Time I Feel the Spirit2018
MHMy Journey: Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall2012
TRThe Very Best of Paul Robeson2008
TRThe Best of Paul Robeson2008
PRPaul Robeson1997
TRThe Odyssey of Paul Robeson1992
NSNegro Spirituals1982
ABAmerican Baladeer1977
DADas andere Amerika1966
PSPaul Robeson singt1964
RORobeson1958
SSSongs of Free Men * Spirituals1958
TRThe Incomparable Voice Of Paul Robeson1957
SPSpirituals1946
SMSongs of Free Men1943
SWSingt Lieder aus aller Welt
SMSongs of Struggle (& more)
RERecital

Awards

New Jersey Hall of Fame2009
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1998
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame1974
Paul Robeson Award1974
Spingarn Medal1945
International Stalin Prize for Peace
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Donaldson Awards

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1976 · aged 77

In common with Paul

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