Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte (b. 1927) is an American singer, actor and humanitarian. Popularized the calypso craze in the mid-1950s with hits such as "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," "Jamaica Farewell" and "Mama Look at Boo-Boo."

Won Broadway's 1954 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for John Murray Anderson's Almanac, becoming the first Black performer to win a Tony Award.

Became a Kennedy Center honoree in 1986. Became UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1987. Received Grammy's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

1978: Guest star on Episode 314 of The Muppet Show; he gave his first TV performance of "Day-O" during this episode

1980: Sang "Coconut Counting Man" with The Count on Sesame Street

1990: Performed "Turn the World Around" at Jim Henson's memorial service

1990: Cameo appearance in TV special The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1994: Appeared in PBS-TV documentary The World of Jim Henson