Harry Belafonte was a Jamaican-American singer, actor, and social activist. Belafonte is known for his contributions to American popular music, particularly in the genres of calypso and folk music.
He is also recognized for his work as an actor in films such as “Carmen Jones” (1954), “Island in the Sun” (1957), and “Buck and the Preacher” (1972).
Beyond his entertainment career, Belafonte has also been involved in numerous social and political causes. He was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement and worked closely with Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughout his career, Belafonte has received numerous honours and awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts. He has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What did Harry Belafonte say about Sidney Poitier’s death?
When Poitier passed away in 2022, Belafonte released a statement of his own in which he said:
“For over 80 years, Sidney and I laughed, wept, and caused as much trouble as we could. He was actually my brother and my coworker in the effort to improve this planet just a little bit. He undoubtedly improved me greatly.