Clarence Muse
American actor and director (1889–1979)
- Born
- 14 October 1889, Baltimore
- Died
- 13 October 1979
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- composer, screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, writer
- Films here
- 2
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.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Winner Take All | Cast |
| 1947 | Joe Palooka in the Knockout | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
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Facts from Wikidata Q2975569 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.