Clarence Muse
Acting

Clarence Muse

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

13 Oct 1889

Age

137 Years

Born In

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Total Projects

154

Years Active

58 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.5 ★

Overview

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clarence Muse (October 14, 1889 – October 13, 1979) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, composer, and lawyer. He was inducted in the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1973. Muse was the first Negro to "star" in a film. He acted for more than sixty years appearing in more than 150 movies. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, the...

Filmography

The Black Stallion

movie

The Black Stallion

1979

The Black Stallion

as Snoe

Passing Through

movie

Passing Through

1977

Passing Through

as Papa Harris

Car Wash

movie

Car Wash

1976

Car Wash

as Snapper

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

movie

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

1975

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

as Self (archive footage)

A Dream for Christmas

movie

A Dream for Christmas

1973

A Dream for Christmas

as Donald Freeland

The World's Greatest Athlete

movie

The World's Greatest Athlete

1973

The World's Greatest Athlete

as Gazenga's Assistant

Buck and the Preacher

movie

Buck and the Preacher

1972

Buck and the Preacher

as Cudjo

Porgy and Bess

movie

Porgy and Bess

1959

Porgy and Bess

as Peter

Jungle Safari

movie

Jungle Safari

1956

Jungle Safari

as Kyba

The 20th Century Fox Hour

tv

The 20th Century Fox Hour

1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Casablanca

tv

Casablanca

1955

Casablanca

She Couldn't Say No

movie

She Couldn't Say No

1954

She Couldn't Say No

as Diaper Delivery Man

The Sun Shines Bright

movie

The Sun Shines Bright

1953

The Sun Shines Bright

as Uncle Zack

Jamaica Run

movie

Jamaica Run

1953

Jamaica Run

as Mose

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Phil

Caribbean

movie

Caribbean

1952

Caribbean

as Quashy

The Las Vegas Story

movie

The Las Vegas Story

1952

The Las Vegas Story

as Train Porter (uncredited)

My Forbidden Past

movie

My Forbidden Past

1951

My Forbidden Past

as Pompey

Apache Drums

movie

Apache Drums

1951

Apache Drums

as Jehu

Katie Did It

movie

Katie Did It

1950

Katie Did It

as Mose

CineRaya

tv

Lux Video Theatre

1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Albert

Riding High

movie

Riding High

1950

Riding High

as Whitey

The Great Dan Patch

movie

The Great Dan Patch

1949

The Great Dan Patch

as Voodoo

An Act of Murder

movie

An Act of Murder

1948

An Act of Murder

as Mr. Pope

Silver River

movie

Silver River

1948

Silver River

as Servant (uncredited)

Unconquered

movie

Unconquered

1947

Unconquered

as Jason

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

movie

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

1947

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

as Smoky

Welcome Stranger

movie

Welcome Stranger

1947

Welcome Stranger

as Clarence, Train Waiter (uncredited)

The Peanut Man

movie

The Peanut Man

1947

The Peanut Man

as Dr. George Washington Carver

A Likely Story

movie

A Likely Story

1947

A Likely Story

as Porter (uncredited)

My Favorite Brunette

movie

My Favorite Brunette

1947

My Favorite Brunette

as Second Man on Death Row (uncredited)

Two Smart People

movie

Two Smart People

1946

Two Smart People

as Train Porter

Jungle Terror

movie

Jungle Terror

1946

Jungle Terror

as Lightin'

Scarlet Street

movie

Scarlet Street

1945

Scarlet Street

as Ben - Bank Janitor (uncredited)

She Wouldn't Say Yes

movie

She Wouldn't Say Yes

1945

She Wouldn't Say Yes

as Porter (uncredited)

God Is My Co-Pilot

movie

God Is My Co-Pilot

1945

God Is My Co-Pilot

as Frank (uncredited)

Without Love

movie

Without Love

1945

Without Love

as Train Porter

Jungle Queen

movie

Jungle Queen

1945

Jungle Queen

as Kyba

The Thin Man Goes Home

movie

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944

The Thin Man Goes Home

as Porter on Train (uncredited)

San Diego I Love You

movie

San Diego I Love You

1944

San Diego I Love You

as Porter (uncredited)

In the Meantime, Darling

movie

In the Meantime, Darling

1944

In the Meantime, Darling

as Henry

The Soul of a Monster

movie

The Soul of a Monster

1944

The Soul of a Monster

as Entertainer (uncredited)

Double Indemnity

movie

Double Indemnity

1944

Double Indemnity

as Man (uncredited)

Stars on Parade

movie

Stars on Parade

1944

Stars on Parade

as Carter (uncredited)

Follow the Boys

movie

Follow the Boys

1944

Follow the Boys

as Singer (uncredited)

Jam Session

movie

Jam Session

1944

Jam Session

as Henry

The Racket Man

movie

The Racket Man

1944

The Racket Man

as George the Butler

Over the Wall

movie

Over the Wall

1943

Over the Wall

as Sam

Flesh and Fantasy

movie

Flesh and Fantasy

1943

Flesh and Fantasy

as Jeff (uncredited)

Johnny Come Lately

movie

Johnny Come Lately

1943

Johnny Come Lately

as Butler

Watch on the Rhine

movie

Watch on the Rhine

1943

Watch on the Rhine

as Horace

Heaven Can Wait

movie

Heaven Can Wait

1943

Heaven Can Wait

as Jasper (uncredited)

Honeymoon Lodge

movie

Honeymoon Lodge

1943

Honeymoon Lodge

as Porter

The Sky's the Limit

movie

The Sky's the Limit

1943

The Sky's the Limit

as Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

movie

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

1943

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

as George

Shadow of a Doubt

movie

Shadow of a Doubt

1943

Shadow of a Doubt

as Pullman Porter

The Black Swan

movie

The Black Swan

1942

The Black Swan

as Margaret's Servant (uncredited)

Strictly in the Groove

movie

Strictly in the Groove

1942

Strictly in the Groove

as Durham's Valet (uncredited)

The Talk of the Town

movie

The Talk of the Town

1942

The Talk of the Town

as Supreme Court Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Tales of Manhattan

movie

Tales of Manhattan

1942

Tales of Manhattan

as Grandpa

Tough as They Come

movie

Tough as They Come

1942

Tough as They Come

as Eddie

Twin Beds

movie

Twin Beds

1942

Twin Beds

as George

Among the Living

movie

Among the Living

1941

Among the Living

Belle Starr

movie

Belle Starr

1941

Belle Starr

as Bootblack in Saloon (uncredited)

Gentleman from Dixie

movie

Gentleman from Dixie

1941

Gentleman from Dixie

as Jupe

The Flame of New Orleans

movie

The Flame of New Orleans

1941

The Flame of New Orleans

as Samuel, Carriage Driver

Kisses for Breakfast

movie

Kisses for Breakfast

1941

Kisses for Breakfast

as Old Jeff

Love Crazy

movie

Love Crazy

1941

Love Crazy

as Robert - Hat Check Man at Party

Invisible Ghost

movie

Invisible Ghost

1941

Invisible Ghost

as Evans the Butler

Adam Had Four Sons

movie

Adam Had Four Sons

1941

Adam Had Four Sons

as Sam (uncredited)

Chad Hanna

movie

Chad Hanna

1940

Chad Hanna

as Henry Prince

Murder Over New York

movie

Murder Over New York

1940

Murder Over New York

as Party Server

That Gang of Mine

movie

That Gang of Mine

1940

That Gang of Mine

as Ben

Maryland

movie

Maryland

1940

Maryland

as Reverend Bitters

Sporting Blood

movie

Sporting Blood

1940

Sporting Blood

as Jeff

Broken Strings

movie

Broken Strings

1940

Broken Strings

as Arthur Williams

Zanzibar

movie

Zanzibar

1940

Zanzibar

as Bino

Alice in Movieland

movie

Alice in Movieland

1940

Alice in Movieland

as Train Porter

Way Down South

movie

Way Down South

1939

Way Down South

as Uncle Caton

Secrets of a Nurse

movie

Secrets of a Nurse

1938

Secrets of a Nurse

as 'Tiger', Lee's Handler

Prison Train

movie

Prison Train

1938

Prison Train

as Train Steward / Sam

The Toy Wife

movie

The Toy Wife

1938

The Toy Wife

as Brutus

Spirit of Youth

movie

Spirit of Youth

1938

Spirit of Youth

as Frankie Walburn

Jungle Menace

movie

Jungle Menace

1937

Jungle Menace

as Lightning

High Hat

movie

High Hat

1937

High Hat

as Congo MacRosenbloom

Deep South

movie

Deep South

1937

Deep South

Mysterious Crossing

movie

Mysterious Crossing

1936

Mysterious Crossing

as Lincoln

Daniel Boone

movie

Daniel Boone

1936

Daniel Boone

as Pompey

The Green Pastures

movie

The Green Pastures

1936

The Green Pastures

as Angel (uncredited)

Spendthrift

movie

Spendthrift

1936

Spendthrift

as Restaurant Table Captain

Show Boat

movie

Show Boat

1936

Show Boat

as Sam

CineRaya

movie

The Broken Earth

1936

The Broken Earth

as The Farmer

Laughing Irish Eyes

movie

Laughing Irish Eyes

1936

Laughing Irish Eyes

as Deacon

Muss 'em Up

movie

Muss 'em Up

1936

Muss 'em Up

as William

So Red the Rose

movie

So Red the Rose

1935

So Red the Rose

as Cato

CineRaya

movie

Beautiful Dreamer

1935

Beautiful Dreamer

East of Java

movie

East of Java

1935

East of Java

as First Mate Johnson

Harmony Lane

movie

Harmony Lane

1935

Harmony Lane

as Old Joe

O'Shaughnessy's Boy

movie

O'Shaughnessy's Boy

1935

O'Shaughnessy's Boy

as Jeff

After the Dance

movie

After the Dance

1935

After the Dance

as Cook

Alias Mary Dow

movie

Alias Mary Dow

1935

Alias Mary Dow

as 'Rufe'

Red Hot Tires

movie

Red Hot Tires

1935

Red Hot Tires

as Bud's Truck Partner

Broadway Bill

movie

Broadway Bill

1934

Broadway Bill

as Whitey

Kid Millions

movie

Kid Millions

1934

Kid Millions

as Native (uncredited)

Black Moon

movie

Black Moon

1934

Black Moon

as 'Lunch' McClaren

The Personality Kid

movie

The Personality Kid

1934

The Personality Kid

as Shamrock

A Very Honorable Guy

movie

A Very Honorable Guy

1934

A Very Honorable Guy

as Black Man

Massacre

movie

Massacre

1934

Massacre

as Sam

Flying Down to Rio

movie

Flying Down to Rio

1933

Flying Down to Rio

as Caddy in Haiti (uncredited)

Fury of the Jungle

movie

Fury of the Jungle

1933

Fury of the Jungle

as Sunrise

The Wrecker

movie

The Wrecker

1933

The Wrecker

as Chauffeur

Hollywood on Parade No. A-12

movie

Hollywood on Parade No. A-12

1933

Hollywood on Parade No. A-12

as Self

The Life of Jimmy Dolan

movie

The Life of Jimmy Dolan

1933

The Life of Jimmy Dolan

as Masseur

The Mind Reader

movie

The Mind Reader

1933

The Mind Reader

as Sam

From Hell to Heaven

movie

From Hell to Heaven

1933

From Hell to Heaven

as Sam

Frisco Jenny

movie

Frisco Jenny

1933

Frisco Jenny

as Voice of Singer (uncredited)

Laughter in Hell

movie

Laughter in Hell

1933

Laughter in Hell

as Abraham Jackson

The Death Kiss

movie

The Death Kiss

1932

The Death Kiss

as Shoeshine Man

If I Had a Million

movie

If I Had a Million

1932

If I Had a Million

as Death Row Singing Prisoner (uncredited)

Man Against Woman

movie

Man Against Woman

1932

Man Against Woman

as Smoke Johnson

Washington Merry-Go-Round

movie

Washington Merry-Go-Round

1932

Washington Merry-Go-Round

as Clarence

The Cabin in the Cotton

movie

The Cabin in the Cotton

1932

The Cabin in the Cotton

as A Blind Negro

Hell's Highway

movie

Hell's Highway

1932

Hell's Highway

as Rascal

Big City Blues

movie

Big City Blues

1932

Big City Blues

as Nightclub Singer (uncredited)

White Zombie

movie

White Zombie

1932

White Zombie

as Coach Driver

Winner Take All

movie

Winner Take All

1932

Winner Take All

as Rosebud, the Trainer

Is My Face Red?

movie

Is My Face Red?

1932

Is My Face Red?

as Horatio

Attorney for the Defense

movie

Attorney for the Defense

1932

Attorney for the Defense

as Jefferson Q. Leffingwell

Night World

movie

Night World

1932

Night World

as Tim Washington, the Doorman

Lena Rivers

movie

Lena Rivers

1932

Lena Rivers

as Curfew

The Wet Parade

movie

The Wet Parade

1932

The Wet Parade

as Taylor Tibbs

Prestige

movie

Prestige

1932

Prestige

as Nham

The Woman from Monte Carlo

movie

The Woman from Monte Carlo

1932

The Woman from Monte Carlo

as Tombeau

X Marks the Spot

movie

X Marks the Spot

1931

X Marks the Spot

as Eustace Brown

Safe in Hell

movie

Safe in Hell

1931

Safe in Hell

as Newcastle

The Secret Witness

movie

The Secret Witness

1931

The Secret Witness

as Jeff - Building Janitor

Secret Service

movie

Secret Service

1931

Secret Service

as Jonas Polk

Huckleberry Finn

movie

Huckleberry Finn

1931

Huckleberry Finn

as Jim

The Fighting Sheriff

movie

The Fighting Sheriff

1931

The Fighting Sheriff

as Curfew

Dirigible

movie

Dirigible

1931

Dirigible

as Clarence

The Last Parade

movie

The Last Parade

1931

The Last Parade

as Alabam' / Singing Voice of Condemned Man (uncredited)

Derelict

movie

Derelict

1930

Derelict

as Driver (uncredited)

Outside the Law

movie

Outside the Law

1930

Outside the Law

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Rain or Shine

movie

Rain or Shine

1930

Rain or Shine

as Nero

The Thoroughbred

movie

The Thoroughbred

1930

The Thoroughbred

as Stablehand

Swing High

movie

Swing High

1930

Swing High

as Singer

Honey

movie

Honey

1930

Honey

as Black Revivalist

A Royal Romance

movie

A Royal Romance

1930

A Royal Romance

as Rusty

Guilty?

movie

Guilty?

1930

Guilty?

as Jefferson

New York Nights

movie

New York Nights

1929

New York Nights

as Cabaret Singer (uncredited)

Hallelujah

movie

Hallelujah

1929

Hallelujah

as Church Member (uncredited)

Election Day

movie

Election Day

1929

Election Day

as Farina's father

Hearts in Dixie

movie

Hearts in Dixie

1929

Hearts in Dixie

as Nappus

CineRaya

movie

The Custard Nine

1921

The Custard Nine

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