Paul Robeson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Robeson
Occupation	Stage Actor
Date Of Birth	Apr 9, 1898(1898-04-09)
Age	126
Date Of Death	1976-01-23
Birthplace	Princeton
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Aries

Paul Robeson Biography

Paul Robeson is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actor who was born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. A renowned actor, singer and civil rights activist that was also the first African American to play Othello on Broadway with an all-white cast.

He once spoke to the president He once communicated to President Harry S. Truman about the lynching incident of African-Americans in Georgia. regarding the lynching case of African-Americans from Georgia.

His birthplace was in Princeton, New Jersey to Reverend William Drew Robeson and Maria Louisa Bustill and was raised as a three-brother family with a sister.

Paul Robeson Net Worth

Paul Robeson is one of the richest Stage Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Robeson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played baseball, football as well as basketball. He was a track and field athlete and graduated at Somerville High School with four letters from the varsity.

He was a star footballer at Rutgers before appearing on stage in London performances of Show Boat and Othello in the latter part of 1920 and into the in the early 1930s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Paul Robeson height 6 ft 3 in Paul weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Paul Robeson Dating?

According to our records, Paul Robeson married to Eslanda Goode Robeson. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Robeson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Robeson celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Paul Robeson

1. Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey.
2. He was a talented athlete and received a scholarship to Rutgers University.
3. Robeson became the third African American to play in the NFL.
4. He earned a law degree from Columbia University but pursued acting instead.
5. Robeson starred in several films including “Show Boat” and “The Emperor Jones.”
6. He was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and labor unions.
7. Robeson’s passport was revoked during the McCarthy era due to his political beliefs.
8. His rendition of “Ol’ Man River” became one of his most famous performances.
9. In 1949, he testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
10. Paul Robeson died on January 23, 1976 at age 77 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What Paul Robeson is famous for?

Paul Robeson was a famous African-American athlete, singer, actor, and advocate for the civil rights of people around the world. He rose to prominence in a time when segregation was legal in the United States, and Black people were being lynched by racist mobs, especially in the South.

How did Paul Robeson change the world?

As well as advancing the cause of black Americans , he used his music to share the cultures of other countries and to benefit the labour and social movements of his time. A linguist, he sang songs promoting world peace and human rights in 25 languages, including Russian, Chinese and several African languages.

What happened to Paul Robeson and why?

Paul Robeson, the singer, actor and black activist, died yesterday at the age of 77 in Philadelphia. He had suffered a stroke on Dec. 28 and had been taken to Presbyterian Medical Center. Doctors said he was suffering from a severe cerebral vascular disorder.

How many languages did Paul Robeson speak?

Languages

Which African-American leader visited the Soviet Union and felt welcome?

The first prominent “race traveler” to visit the Soviet Union, Claude McKay , arrived in 1922 and was received by Soviet leaders in the Kremlin. In short order, Matusevich said, this young man from Harlem was welcomed as a symbol and achieved celebrity status.