1937
Jericho
(performer: "My Way", "Deep Desert", "Shortnin' Bread" - uncredited, "Silent Night" - uncredited)
1937
Big Fella
(performer: "Lazin'", "When I Get to Heaven", "Roll Up Sailorman", "Ma Curly Headed Baby", "River Steals My Folks from Me")
1936
Song of Freedom
(performer: "Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho" - uncredited, "Sleepy River", "Lonely Road", "Stepping Stones", "Song of Freedom", "Death Scene" - uncredited / "Lonely Road", "Song of Freedom")
1936
Show Boat
(performer: "Ol' Man River" 1927 - uncredited, "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" 1927 - uncredited, "Ah Still Suits Me" 1936 - uncredited, "Finale: You Are Love" 1927 - uncredited and "Ol' Man River" 1927 - uncredited)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1926) Stage: Appeared in "Black Boy" on
Broadway. Produced by Horace Liveright.
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Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies
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13 Print Biographies
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16 Articles
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2 Magazine Cover Photos
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Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Personal Quote:
I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom or the words that might inspire hope and courage in the face of fear. My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.
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Trivia:
Subject of 2001 Manic Street Preachers single 'Let Robeson Sing' (from the album Know Your Enemy)
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Trademark:
The song "Ol' Man River"
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Nickname:
Robey
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Star Sign:
Aries
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