Harry Belafonte's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) The Julie Andrews Hour Harry Belaf… The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967) Harry Belaf… Film Night (UK) Harry Belaf…

Main Movie Roles 2006 - Bobby 2004 - Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism 1996 - Kansas City 1995 - White Man's Burden 1994 - Prêt-à-porter 1992 - The Player 1974 - Uptown Saturday Night 1972 - Buck and the Preacher 1959 - Odds Against Tomorrow 1959 - The World, the Flesh and the Devil 1957 - Island in the Sun

BIOGRAPHY:

Harold George Belafonte was born in New York City. He attended George Washington High School, where he was on the track team. In 1944 he left high school and joined the Navy. His wife, Julie Robinson (II), was a featured dancer in Katherine Dunham's dance troupe. Both Harry and Julie were, and still are, extremely active in the civil rights struggle.


TRIVIA:

• Father, with Marguerite Byrd (aka 'Marguerite Belafonte' (qv)), of 'Shari Belafonte' (qv).
• A best-selling artist on RCA Victor records, his most successful albums with the label have included "Calypso", "Belefonte Sings of the Carribbean", "Belefonte at Carnegie Hall", "Belefonte Returns to Carnegie Hall", "Jump Up Calypso", "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Belafonte at the Greek Theater", "The Midnight Special", "Streets I Have Walked", "Belefonte Sings of Love" and "Homeward Bound".
• His triumphant success as an entertainer in the arts did not protect him from racial discrimination, particularly in the South. As a result, he refused to perform in the southern region of the U.S. from 1954 until 1961.
• Appeared in the 1946 American Negro Theatre play "Days of Our Youth" in 1946. 'Sidney Poitier' (qv) eventually replaced Harry and was spotted by a talent agent who ignited his Hollywood career.
• He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6721 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood,California.
• Always outspoken in his beliefs, he created controversy in October of 2002 when he made disparaging remarks about Secretary of State 'Colin Powell' (qv). Far from being upset, Powell reportedly took the remarks good-humoredly, refusing to inflame the situation any further.
• An admirer and personal pal of Cuban President 'Fidel Castro (I)' (qv).
• Has been awarded six Gold Records.