What is harold george bellanfanti sr?

Harold George Bellanfanti Sr., better known by his stage name Harry Belafonte, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist. He was born on March 1, 1927, in Harlem, New York City, to Caribbean immigrants. Belafonte began his career in the 1950s specializing in jazz, calypso, and folk music and is widely considered as one of the pioneers of the American pop music scene. He has recorded numerous hits throughout his career, including "The Banana Boat Song," "Island in the Sun," "Jump in the Line," and "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)."

Belafonte has also acted in several films, including "Island in the Sun," "Carmen Jones," and "Bobby." He is also a tireless civil rights activist and was an integral part of the American Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s. He was an associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and served as an advisor to President John F. Kennedy. Belafonte's contribution to the civil rights movement earned him the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, among many other awards and accolades.

Today, Belafonte continues to be an influential and active figure in American culture, advocating for social change and fighting against poverty, inequality, and discrimination through his various foundations and organizations, including the Harry Belafonte 21st Century Library and the Harry Belafonte Fund for Social Justice.