Clarence Muse | |
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 Muse in 1978 | |
| Born | October 14, 1889 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 1979 (aged 89) Perris, California, U.S. |
| Education | Dickinson College |
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| Years active | 1921–1979 |
| Spouses |
Irene Ena (m. 1952) |
| Children | 3 |
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.