Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte (1927–2023) was an American singer, entertainer and civil rights advocate.
Also recorded as Harold George Belafonte Jr.; Belafonte; Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; Harry Bellanfanti Jr.; Harold George Belafonte; Raymond Bell.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Harold George Bellanfanti.
Also worked under the name Raymond Bell.
Born at Seraing in 1927, died at New York City in 2023.
In detail
Harry Belafonte studied at Wolmer's Schools, George Washington Educational Campus and The New School. training under Erwin Piscator is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is film industry, music industry and peace movement. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are calypso, pop music, folk music and world music. Sir Lancelot is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Residence is recorded at Upper West Side. Employment is recorded with UNICEF. Positions recorded include UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Membership is recorded of Mayoral Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments, and Markers and Sanders Institute.
Works named in the authority record are Calypso and Banana Boat (Day-O).
Distinctions recorded are Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Paul Robeson Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
Sources
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“Harry Belafonte”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q214959: Harry Belafonte
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