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Harry Belafonte (Pop Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist and actor. One of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history, he has been dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Trinidadian Caribbean music style to national audiences. In the 1950s. Breakthrough Album Calypso was the first album to sell millions of dollars from a single. artist. Belafonte is best known for his recording "The Banana Boat Song", with his lyrical signature "Day-O". He has recorded and performed in a variety of genres, including blues, folk, gospel, program tunes and American standards. He has also appeared in a number of films, including Carmen Jones, Island in the Sun and Odds Against Tomorrow. Belafonte was an early supporter of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s and a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout his career he was an advocate for political and humanitarian activities, such than the anti-racism movement and the United States. for Africa.
BornHarold George Bellanfanti Jr, March 1, 1927, Harlem, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesHarold George Belafonte Jr, Harry Bellanfanti Jr.
OccupationSinger, songwriter, activist, actor
Political partyDemocratic
Children4, including Shari

About Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte

Pop Singer Harry Belafonte was born in New York City, New York, United States on March 1, 1927. He dies at the age of 96, on April 25, 2023.

The King of Calypso is both a singer and a politician. By singing"The Banana Boat Song", he popularized the calypso genre.

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Harry Belafonte before becoming famous

Harry Belafonte was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1927 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

During WWII, he joined the Navy. After being discharged, he worked as a janitor in New York City. His boss got him tickets to the American Negro Theatre, which aroused his interest in the theater.

Achievement of Harry Belafonte

He co-starred alongside Movie Actor John Travolta in the film White Man's Burden.

Harry Belafonte's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Violinist Pamela Frank in 2008, and he was married to Marguerite Belafonte from 1948 to 1957. He is the father of three daughters, Shari, Gina, and Adrienne, as well as a son, David.

Harry Belafonte on Social Media

Harry Belafonte's news on his Twitter: @harrybelafonte.

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Harry Belafonte Collabed with

His ire was frequently directed against President US President George W. Bush.

Harry Belafonte Income & Net worth

Harry Belafonte's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a pop singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Harry Belafonte.

Harry Belafonte Height and Weight

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Latest information about Harry Belafonte updated on March 18 2023.