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 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.