Clarence Muse

Clarence Muse
Muse in 1978
Born	(1889-10-14)October 14, 1889 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	October 13, 1979(1979-10-13) (aged 89) Perris, California, U.S.
Education	Dickinson College
Occupations	Actor screenwriter director singer composer
Years active	1921–1979
Spouses	Willabelie (m. 19??; div. 19??) 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.