Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history.
Date of Birth: March 01, 1927 (99)
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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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: (L-R) Kerry Kennedy, Harry Belafonte, Pamela Frank and Danny Glover attend Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts Annual Ripple Of Hope Awards Dinner on December 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images fo
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Harry Belafonte, John Murray Anderson's Almanac
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John Legend to Play Harry Belafonte in Bill Condon's THE ROAD HOME
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-31 12:39:24
News
by Rachel Stone - Oct 20, 2026
Directors Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi's documentary on Amazonian artist Sara Flores will premiere as the opening night film of DOC NYC, following its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Michael Apted's documentary about Soviet rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov returns in a newly remastered edition, featuring appearances by Dave Stewart, Annie Lennox, and Chrissie Hynde.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
Following a sold-out Royal Albert Hall performance, four-time Grammy nominee RAYE will expand her symphonic tour across six additional countries.
by - Oct 13, 2026
GatherNYC will present its 2026–2027 season at Jazzcultural, a new Manhattan listening room, featuring 31 weekly Sunday concerts. The series founded by cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd will include classical performances, spoken word, and silence.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
The award-winning documentary chronicling civil rights leader Harry Belafonte's final twelve years is now available nationwide on Amazon, Apple TV, and other streaming platforms.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
John Legend visits The Jennifer Hudson Show to talk his album 'Muse,' playing Harry Belafonte, and 13 years married to Chrissy Teigen.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026
Global music superstar RAYE announced a one-off concert at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring the show THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
Ken Davenport's production company announced the promotion of Morgan Cavendish to chief operating officer and three new hires as the company develops upcoming musicals including THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Beat Street, the Broadway-bound musical based on the 1984 film, has assembled its principal creative team, joining the previously announced GRAMMY Award-winner Nas.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
The award-winning documentary on civil rights leader Harry Belafonte's final years will debut on major streaming platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
The Black Music Action Coalition held its 6th annual gala at the Beverly Hilton, honoring music industry leaders including Common, Patti LaBelle, and Public Enemy with awards recognizing contributions to Black music and culture.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026
Michael Apted's documentary about Soviet rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov returns in a newly remastered edition with an epilogue charting the musician's life as an exile and Putin critic.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026
Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will release his new book Direction. The memoir features a foreword by Tom Hanks and recounts his creative partnerships with artists including Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026
Woodie King, Jr.'s Off-Broadway institution inaugurated its first permanent space at 154 Christopher Street, marking a historic milestone for the 56-year-old Black theater company.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
The award-winning documentary following civil rights leader Harry Belafonte's final years will debut on major streaming platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
Raye released the official music video for JOY., her latest single featuring her sisters Amma and Absolutely. The video follows the three as they travel through London in the Joymobile, distributing sunflowers and capturing spontaneous moments of happiness from passersby.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
RAYE released the official music video for her single "JOY.", featuring sisters and fellow artists Amma and Absolutely surprising Londoners with sunflowers from the Joymobile.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026
The Black Music Action Coalition named honorees for its 6th Annual Gala at The Beverly Hilton, including Common, Patti LaBelle and Public Enemy, with Kenny Burns returning as host.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 24, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Common, original RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, Dez Duron from Maybe Happy Ending in a solo show, and more.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Harry Belafonte has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Harry Belafonte has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Harry Belafonte won the Theatre World Award for Performance for John Murray Anderson's Almanac and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for John Murray Anderson's Almanac.
Harry Belafonte has written 1 shows including John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Composer/Lyricist).
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