(1898–1976), American singer and actor; full name Paul Bustill Robeson. His singing of ‘Ol' Man River’ in the musical Showboat (1927) established his international reputation. His black activism and Communist sympathies led to ostracism in the 1950s.
Definition of Robeson, Paul in US English:
Robeson, Paul
proper nounˈrōb(ə)sən
(1898–1976), US singer and actor; full name Paul Bustill Robeson. The song “Ol' Man River” in the musical Showboat (1927) established his international reputation. As an actor, he was particularly identified with the title role of Othello. His black activism and communist sympathies led to ostracism in the 1950s.