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Canada Lee (March 3 1907 – May 9 1952) was an American actor who pioneered roles for African Americans. A champion of civil rights in the 1930s and 1940s he died shortly before he was scheduled to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He became an actor after careers as a jockey boxer and musician. Lee furthered the African-American tradition in theater pioneered by such actors as Paul Robeson. Lee is the father of actor Carl Lee.

active years start year
1926-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1907-03-03
birth name
Leonard Lionel Cornelius Canegata
birth place
New York City, United States, New York
death date
1952-05-09
death place
New York City, United States, New York

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