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Paul Robeson

American singer, actor, and political activist (1898–1976)

  • Fame57.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia39.5K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1898–1976, aged 78United States
United StatesUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    50 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1898–1976
    Aged 78
  • Known for
    Show Boat
    1936
Summary
Updated 2026-06-11

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.

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  • The Very Best of Paul Robeson
    2008
  • The Best of Paul Robeson
    2008
  • The Odyssey of Paul Robeson
    1992
  • Negro Spirituals
    1982
  • American Baladeer
    1977
  • Das andere Amerika
    1966
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57.5
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Historical25.4
Now attention6.1
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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