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Clarence Muse

Biography

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 major studio film, 1929's Hearts in Dixie. He acted for 50 years, and appeared in more than 150 films. He was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1973.

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

1,244 releases · 287 albums · active 1950–2024

  • Performance · 1,355
  • Other credits · 4

Studios: Lucerna Hall · Capitol Studios · Palais Des Sports, Paris · Crescendo Club, Hollywood

Frequent collaborators

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