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| Born | March 1, 1927 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York (state), United States |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Spouse | Pamela Frank (m 2008 - present) , Julie Robinson (m 1957 - 2004) , Marguerite Byrd (m 1948 - 1957) |
| Partner | Ellen Holly |
| Children | Shari Belafonte |
| Parents | Harold George Bellanfanti, Sr. , Melvine Bellanfanti |
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At 96, Harry Belafonte Continues Fight For Social Justice, Stars In Upcoming Documentary ‘Following Harry’
- EXCLUSIVE: Principal photography has wrapped on Following Harry, a documentary that offers an inside view of 96-year-old civil rights icon Harry Belafonte’s continuing mission of social justice. The film directed and edited by Susanne Rostock is being readied for premiere at fall film festivals. Belafonte, who celebrated his birthday on March 1, executive produces Following […]
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | BlacKkKlansman | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Bobby (2006 film) | Nominated |
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