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

Belafonte has appeared with the Muppets on numerous occasions.

AppearancesEdit

• 1978: Belafonte guest starred on The Muppet Show episode 314.

• 1980s: Sang "Coconut Counting Man" with the Count on Sesame Street.

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

• 1990: Spoke in tribute for the TV special The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson.

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

• 1996: Belafonte contributed a "Corn Pudding" recipe for Miss Piggy's cookbook, In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy.

• 1990s: Was one of many celebrities in a celebrity montage rendition of "The Alphabet Song" on Sesame Street.

• 1999: Appeared in CNN documentary People Profiles: Jim Henson.

Belafonte and the Count sing "Coconut Counting Man."

ReferencesEdit

• In the Elmo's World episode "Bells," Belafonte is spoofed as Harry Bell-afonte in an animated segment.

External linksEdit

• Internet Broadway Databaase
• IMDb