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Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson (Bass-Baritone)

Born: 9th April 1898, Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Died: 23rd January 1976, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Nationality: American

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

In 1915, Robeson won an academic scholarship to Rutgers College. While at Rutgers, he was twice named a consensus All-American in football and was the class valedictorian. He received his LL.B. from Columbia Law School while playing in the National Football League (NFL). After graduation, he became a figure in the Harlem Renaissance with performances in The Emperor Jones and All God's Chillun Got Wings.

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