Clarence Muse

Clarence Muse
Muse in 1978
Born(1889-10-14)October 14, 1889
DiedOctober 13, 1979(1979-10-13) (aged 89)
EducationDickinson College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • screenwriter
  • director
  • singer
  • composer
Years active1921–1979
Spouses
  • Willabelie
    (m. 19??; div. 19??)
Irene Ena
(m. 1952)
Children3

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. He was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1973.