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Clarence Muse (October 14, 1889 – October 13, 1979) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, singer, and composer. He was the first African American to appear in a starring role in a film, 1929's Hearts in Dixie. He acted for 50 years, and appeared in more than 150 films.
Clarence Muse was born on October 14, 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as Clarence Edouard Muse. He was an actor, known for Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and The Black Stallion (1979). He was married to Irene Ena Kellman, Willabelle Burch West and Ophelia Belle Labertier.
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Jan 24, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Clarence Muse, who played in hundreds of films and TV shows from 1929 to 1979. He was known for his dignity and intelligence in stereotypical roles and his activism for Black actors in Hollywood.
Dec 13, 2007 · Learn about the life and career of Clarence Muse, a versatile and influential African American performer and activist. He appeared in over 150 films, co-founded the Lafayette Theater Stock Company, and worked with Langston Hughes and Sidney Poitier.
Clarence Muse (1889-1979) was a versatile and influential figure in black film and theater. He starred in more than 150 movies, wrote songs and plays, and directed the first black Broadway show.
Feb 24, 2021 · With more than 150 credits to his name, Clarence Muse left behind an extensive and impressive body of work in Hollywood and in independent pictures.
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Feb 26, 2021 · Learn about Clarence Muse, the first African American actor to star in a film and direct a Broadway show. Discover his achievements in film, theater, and music, and check out his works at Pratt Library.
