Paul Robeson

Q: Did Paul Robeson win any major awards?

While Paul Robeson did not win an Oscar, he received numerous accolades for his contributions to music and civil rights, including the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP.

Q: What was Paul Robeson's first film?

Paul Robeson's first film was 'Body and Soul' released in 1925, where he played the role of a boxer, marking the beginning of his cinematic career.

Q: What are some of Paul Robeson's most successful films?

Some of Paul Robeson's most successful films include 'Show Boat' (1936) and 'Othello' (1952), both of which highlighted his exceptional singing and acting skills.

Q: What was Paul Robeson's impact on civil rights?

Paul Robeson was a prominent civil rights activist who used his platform to advocate for racial equality and social justice, making him a key figure in the movement.

Q: What is Paul Robeson's estimated net worth?

Paul Robeson's estimated net worth is around $500,000, reflecting his earnings from his extensive career in acting, singing, and activism.

Q: How did Paul Robeson's career begin?

Paul Robeson's career began in theater and music, where he gained recognition for his performances in the 1920s before transitioning to film.

Q: What is a notable milestone in Paul Robeson's filmography?

A notable milestone in Paul Robeson's filmography is his role in 'Othello' (1952), which is considered one of the best adaptations of Shakespeare's work and showcased his talent.

Known for

Body and Soul (1981)

1981 / Drama, Sport / 109mins

A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he...

King Solomon’s Mines (2004)

IMDb 5.9 / 10

2004 / Action, Adventure

Renowned safari hunter Allan Quatermain is lured back into the unknown recesses of the African jungles to find a man who disappeared while searching...

Name

Paul Robeson

Height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Born

9 April 1898, Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Spouses

Eslanda Goode Robeson (1921–1965)

Children

1 (Paul Robeson Jr.)

Parents

William Drew Robeson, Mary Robeson

Estimated Net Worth

500000

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2024	TV Hollywood Black The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2021	Movie The Real Charlie Chaplin A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2017	Movie Britain on Film: Black Britain Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme...	Self (segment "Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11")	Not rated
2007	Movie Fred Baker - filmmaker The house he lived In: A conversation with Fred Baker (1932-2011) filmmaker , director , screenwriter , film producer, actor...	Unknown character	Not rated
2007	Movie Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson A retrospective look at the career of Paul Robeson and his legacy as both an American and a citizen of...	Self (archival footage)	Not rated
2006	Movie Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States An impressive roster of celebrities -- including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn...	Self	Not rated
2004	Movie AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John...	Joe	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2001	Movie White Sings Robeson In this concert from Canterbury Cathedral, Willard White takes a musical journey through the life of the noted performer Paul...	Unknown character	Not rated
1999	Movie Paul Robeson: Here I Stand Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1998	Movie Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist A look at the confluence of the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and blacklists with the post-war activism by African Americans seeking...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.3 / 10
1998	Movie Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am A famed athlete, linguist, scholar, lawyer, actor, singer and activist, Paul Robeson left behind an irreplaceable legacy in American life....	Himself (archive footage)	Not rated
1994	Movie Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled in...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
1991	Movie The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes A film about the destruction of the Jewish intelligentsia - from the defeat of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee to the...	Self (speaking in Russian) (uncredited) (archive footage)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1990	Movie I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson Biographical notes on the American singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976). At the height of his fame...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1985	Movie Musical Comedy Tonight III Sylvia Fine hosts this musical show featuring some great American singing and dancing stars, featuring music by Gershwin, Rodgers &...	Unknown character	Not rated
1979	Movie Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist This Academy Award-winning documentary short Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist, narrated by Sidney Poitier, traces the career of Paul...	Himself (archive footage)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1977	Movie The Tallest Tree in Our Forest A detailed biography of famed singer, actor, athlete and activist Paul Robeson. Complete with several interviews and footage of concerts...	Self	Not rated
1975	Movie Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1975	Movie Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
1973	Movie Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2 In the second film, the author tells about the struggle of blacks for the right to feel equal with all...	Self/Cameo (archive footage)	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1954	Movie Song of the Rivers An allegorical documentary about the workers of the world, whose common destinies and hopes for peace are symbolically united by...	Voice of Singer	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1951	Movie South Africa Uncensored In 1951, the Council on African Affairs produced a twenty-two minute agitprop documentary film about apartheid in South Africa, narrated...	Narrator	Not rated
1949	Movie Mining Review 2nd Year No. 11 The 23rd issue of the long running industry cinemagazine. Features the articles: 'Safety First', 'Paying For It' and ' A...	Himself	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1947	Movie Easy to Get U.S. Army training film about avoiding venereal disease, intended primarily for Black servicemen.	Self	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1942	Movie Tales of Manhattan Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those...	Luke	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1942	Movie Native Land By the start of World War II, Paul Robeson had given up his lucrative mainstream work to participate in more...	Narrator	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1940	Movie The Proud Valley In a Welsh coal mining valley, a young man with a beautiful singing voice is called upon to make the...	David Goliath	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1938	Movie Big Fella Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe...	Joe	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1937	Movie Jericho An unjustly condemned corporal flees to Africa, chased by the captain blamed for his escape.	Cpl. Jericho Jackson	TMDB 6.2 / 10
1937	Movie King Solomon's Mines White hunter Allan Quartermain and his enigmatic guide help a young Irish woman locate her missing father in unexplored Darkest...	Umbopa	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1937	Movie My Song Goes Forth Featuring Paul Robeson, this is the first documentary film to take a serious look at social conditions and race relations...	Self	Not rated
1936	Movie Song of Freedom John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down...	John 'Johnny' Zinga	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1936	Movie Show Boat Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the...	Joe	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1935	Movie Sanders of the River A British District Officer in Nigeria in the 1930s rules his area strictly but justly. He struggles with gun-runners and...	Bosambo	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1933	Movie Emperor Jones Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor...	Brutus Jones	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1930	Movie Borderline When a black couple vacations at a resort in Switzerland, an interracial affair stirs racial tensions among the townsfolk.	Pete Varond	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1926	Movie Camille: The Fate of a Coquette A home movie version of the Dumas play. A young woman becomes a courtesan and tragedy befalls her. Appearances are...	Alexandre Dumas fils	TMDB 4.2 / 10
1925	Movie Body and Soul A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to...	Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester	TMDB 6.3 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
1954	Movie Song of the Rivers An allegorical documentary about the workers of the world, whose common destinies and hopes for peace are symbolically united by...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1932	Movie Black and White The film addresses issues of racism in the Jim Crow American South. Themes of racial injustice, racial violence, working-class solidarity...	Music Sound	TMDB 4.7 / 10

The Real Charlie Chaplin

2021 / TMDB 7.6

Britain on Film: Black Britain

2017

Fred Baker - filmmaker

2007

Howard Zinn: Voices of a People's History of the United States

2006

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004 / TMDB 8.3

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

1999 / TMDB 8.0

Got a question about Paul Robeson?

What are some of Paul Robeson's most famous roles?

Paul Robeson's most famous roles include Joe in 'Show Boat' and Othello in the 1943 film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, showcasing his dramatic talent and musical ability.

Did Paul Robeson win any major awards?

What was Paul Robeson's first film?

What are some of Paul Robeson's most successful films?

What was Paul Robeson's impact on civil rights?

What is Paul Robeson's estimated net worth?

How did Paul Robeson's career begin?

What is a notable milestone in Paul Robeson's filmography?