Harry Belafonte’s Family: See Photos Of ‘The King of Calypso’ & His Children

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April 25, 2023 10:26AM EDT

Harry Belafonte sadly passed away at the age of 96 on April 25, 2023. Harry is the father to four adult children, who have all forged their own path while staying close with their dad. Everything you need to know about the legendary singer and activist’s family, here!

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Harry Belafonte: Meet His Four Kids

Harry Belafonte: Meet His Four Kids
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Harry Belafonte passed away at the age of 96 on April 25, 2023. Harry has had a long and influential career as an influential activist and the undisputed ‘King of Calypso.’ But beyond his music, movies, and stage shows, he has a rich personal life, and a loving family of four children.

Harry, born Mar. 1, 1927, shares eldest daughters, Adrienne and Shari, with first wife Marguerite Byrd, and his two youngest children, David and Gina, with second wife Julie Robinson. Harry is currently married to third wife Pamela Frank. 

Each of Harry’s children, now adults, have forged their own paths, but have stayed closely connected to their father and his legacy. Here, Harry Belafonte with daughters Shari and Gina after Gregory Peck’s funeral in Los Angeles in 2003. The trio was dressed in black and despite the somber occasion, they were able to find something to smile about.

Want to learn everything the Belafonte family has been up to over the years? See family photos here.

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Harry Belafonte With Son David & His Wife

Harry Belafonte With Son David & His Wife
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David Belafonte smiles alongside father Harry Belafonte and wife Malene at a gala celebrating the birth of Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen in 2005. The father-son duo sported matching bald hairstyles and black suits, while Malene looked glamorous in a fur stole and pink satin gown. 

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Harry Gets a Hug From Shari

Harry Gets a Hug From Shari
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Harry Belafonte gets a warm hug from his second-eldest daughter Shari in New York in 2011. The pair celebrated the release of Harry’s HBO documentary, ‘Sing Your Song.’

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Harry Belafonte With Shari & Gina

Harry Belafonte With Shari & Gina
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Harry Belafonte smiles with a young Gina and Sherry at his 1993 induction into the Wall of Fame in LA. Gina and Sherry looked tan and happy rocking matching curly fringe, while Harry looked proud holding his daughters close.

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Harry, Shari & Gina On the Red Carpet

Harry, Shari & Gina On the Red Carpet
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Harry Belafonte, Shari and Gina celebrate together at a 2006 AFI Fest Opening Night gala. The sweet family looked stunning and happy in black-tie attire, and the girls looked proud to be on either side of their beaming dad. 

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Harry Belafonte Holds a Young David

Harry Belafonte Holds a Young David
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A young Harry Belafonte holds son David, 23 months, alongside wife Julie Robinson in New York, before the family set sail to Europe. Even as a baby boy, David looks unmistakeably like his dad, even while pouting with his smiling parents! 

 

Harry Belafonte, singer, is shown with his wife Julia, and son, David, 23 months., on ocean liner Queen Mary before sailing to Europe, shown on in New York
Harry Belafonte, New York, USA

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Harry & Gina Attend Berlin Film Festival

Harry & Gina Attend Berlin Film Festival
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Harry and Gina wear matching blue scarves and shining gazes at the 61st International Berlin Film Festival in 2011. The family attended the press conference for his documentary ‘Sing Your Song.’

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Summer Goodwill Games IV Press Conference at Rockefeller Plaza, New York, America – 17 Jul 1997

Summer Goodwill Games IV Press Conference at Rockefeller Plaza, New York, America – 17 Jul 1997
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Harry Belafonte and Julie Robinson
Summer Goodwill Games IV Press Conference at Rockefeller Plaza, New York, America – 17 Jul 1997

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Unicef Goodwill Gala

Unicef Goodwill Gala
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Harry Belafonte and Daughter
Unicef Goodwill Gala
December 03, 2003 Beverly Hills, California
Harry Belafonte and Daughter
‘ Unicef Goodwill Gala: 50 Years of Celebrity Advocacy’
Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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American Singer And Actor Harry Belafonte With Wife Julie And Son David Harold George ‘harry’ Belafonte Jr. (born March 1 1927) Is An American Singer Songwriter Actor And Social Activist. He Was Dubbed The ‘king Of Calypso’ For Popularizing The C

American Singer And Actor Harry Belafonte With Wife Julie And Son David Harold George ‘harry’ Belafonte Jr. (born March 1 1927) Is An American Singer Songwriter Actor And Social Activist. He Was Dubbed The ‘king Of Calypso’ For Popularizing The C
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American Singer And Actor Harry Belafonte With Wife Julie And Son David Harold George ‘harry’ Belafonte Jr. (born March 1 1927) Is An American Singer Songwriter Actor And Social Activist. He Was Dubbed The ‘king Of Calypso’ For Popularizing The Caribbean Musical Style With An International Audience In The 1950s. Belafonte Is Perhaps Best Known For Singing ‘the Banana Boat Song’ With Its Signature Lyric ‘day-o’. Throughout His Career He Has Been An Advocate For Civil Rights And Humanitarian Causes And Was A Vocal Critic Of The Policies Of The George W. Bush Administration.
American Singer And Actor Harry Belafonte With Wife Julie And Son David Harold George ‘harry’ Belafonte Jr. (born March 1 1927) Is An American Singer Songwriter Actor And Social Activist. He Was Dubbed The ‘king Of Calypso’ For Popularizing The C

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Bobby’ film premiere, AFI Fest opening night gala presented by Audi and the Weinstein Company, Los Angeles, America – 01 Nov 2006

Bobby’ film premiere, AFI Fest opening night gala presented by Audi and the Weinstein Company, Los Angeles, America – 01 Nov 2006
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Harry Belafonte and Shari Belafonte
Bobby’ film premiere, AFI Fest opening night gala presented by Audi and the Weinstein Company, Los Angeles, America – 01 Nov 2006
November 01, 2006 Hollywood, California
Harry Belafonte and Shari Belafonte
AFI Fest 2006 Black Tie Opening Night Gala and US Premiere of ‘Bobby’
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
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