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Harry Belafonte

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Harry Belafonte Fast Facts:

Spent a good deal of his childhood in Jamaica.
Enlisted in the Navy after a learning disability caused him to discontinue his high school education.
Was encouraged by his mentor and fellow entertainer Paul Robeson to urge an audience to join in singing songs with him.
Cinematic debut was in the 1953 drama Bright Road.
Made recording history in 1956 when his third album Calypso sold more than one million copies. It was the first 33 1/3 rpm LP by a solo artist to sell one million copies. The LP included the hits "Day-O (Banana Boat Song)" and "Jamaica Farewell".
Was the first African-American to produce and win an Emmy (Tonight With Harry Belafonte). The program aired in 1960.
Appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF in March 1987, a position he has held for over two decades.
Recipient of many accolades including 1989 Kennedy Center Honors, National Medal of the Arts in 1994 and 2006 BET Humanitarian Award.

Harry Belafonte Relationships:
Adrienne Biesemeyer - Daughter
David Michael Belafonte - Son
Gina Belafonte - Daughter
Harold George Belafonte Sr. - Father
Jane Love - Grandmother
Julie Robinson - Wife
Marguerite Byrd - Ex-wife
Melvine Belafonte - Mother
Shari Belafonte - Daughter
Harry Belafonte Awards:
1960 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program - Winner
1961 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series - Nominee
1956 Emmy: Best Male Singer - Nominee
1971 Emmy: Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Nominee
1956 Emmy: Best Specialty Act - Single or Group - Nominee
1954 Tony: Actor, Supporting or Featured (Musical) - Winner