Harry Belafonte - Age, Family, Bio
Singer and activist known as the King of Calypso. He popularized the calypso genre and famously sang "The Banana Boat Song."
Before Fame He joined the Navy during World War II. After he was discharged, he worked as a janitor in New York City. His boss gave him tickets to the American Negro Theatre, which got him interested in performance.
Trivia He appeared in the film White Man's Burden with John Travolta.