Known For: Acting
Popularity: 1
Status: Deceased at 77 years old (death on 23/01/1976)
Date of Birth: 08/04/1898
Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, USA
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.