Paul Robeson
What is paul robeson?
Key facts
| Born | April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
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| Died | January 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Roles | Singer, actor, athlete, and political activist[2] |
| Education | Studied at Rutgers University and Columbia University School of Law[4] |
| Notable work | Performed in Show Boat and became associated with 'Ol' Man River'[3] |
Paul Robeson was an American singer, actor, athlete, and political activist, born in Princeton, New Jersey, who became a major 20th-century Black public figure connecting arts, sports, and civil rights politics [3]. We do not have information about what he was accused of beyond the Hollywood blacklist [3].
Context
Paul Robeson was a singer, actor, athlete, and activist who became a major 20th-century Black public figure [3]. He studied at Rutgers University and Columbia University School of Law [4]. He performed in Show Boat and became associated with 'Ol' Man River' [3]. He was blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s [3]. He received the 1953 Stalin Peace Prize [4]. His passport was revoked in 1950 and the travel ban ended in 1958 [4].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
Why was Paul Robeson so important?
He was a major 20th-century Black public figure whose career connected arts, sports, and civil rights politics [3].
What was Paul Robeson accused of?
He was blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s [3].
When was Paul Robeson born?
He was born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey [1].
Sources
- Paul Robeson | Songs, Ol' Man River, Famous Works, Movies, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- About Paul Robesonrobeson100.rutgers.edu › about-paul-robeson — robeson100.rutgers.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Paul Robeson, Part I: The Making of an International Icon — collaborativehistory.gse.upenn.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Activist on the Global Stage: Paul Robeson 1923 — law.columbia.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)