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Harry Belafonte

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history. Belafonte is known for his recording of "The Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". He has recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards.


He has starred in films, including Otto Preminger's hit musical Carmen Jones (1954), Island in the Sun (1957), and Robert Wise's Odds Against Tomorrow (1959).
Belafonte has won three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Kennedy Center Honors and was awarded the National Medal of Arts. In 2014, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards.
Throughout his career he has been an advocate for political and human rights cause. He was an early supporter of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s.

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STAGE CREDITS

Belafonte at the Palace
[Broadway]
1959
Performer
3 for Tonight
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
John Murray Anderson's Almanac
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Singer of "Acorn in the Meadow"
Singer of "Hold 'Em Joe"
Singer of "Mark Twain"
Performer
Singer of "Acorn in the Meadow"
Singer of "Hold 'Em Joe"
Singer of "Mark Twain"

Productions

Asinamali!
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer (In Association With)
Belafonte at the Palace
 
[Broadway, 1959]
Producer
Moonbirds
 
[Broadway, 1959]
Producer
John Murray Anderson's Almanac
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Composer (Additional Music)

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1954 - Performance

Harry Belafonte, John Murray Anderson's Almanac


winner
Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Harry Belafonte, John Murray Anderson's Almanac

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Harry Belafonte been in?

Harry Belafonte has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Harry Belafonte been in?

Harry Belafonte has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Harry Belafonte been nominated for?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for John Murray Anderson's Almanac and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for John Murray Anderson's Almanac.

What awards has Harry Belafonte won?

Harry Belafonte won the Theatre World Award for Performance for John Murray Anderson's Almanac. He also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for the same show, John Murray Anderson's Almanac.

How many shows has Harry Belafonte written?

Harry Belafonte has written 1 shows including John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Composer/Lyricist).

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