Paul Robeson

Birthday: 4/8/1898
Deathday: 1/23/1976
Place of birth: Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson

Biography

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.