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Harry Belafonte became the first African-American performer of either gender to receive a Primetime Emmy Award when he was honored for his CBS variety special "Tonight with Belafonte." He won the 1959-1960 award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series for the special, which aired on "The Revlon Revue."
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Who was the first American-African performer to win an Emmy award?
Harry Belafonte.
In 1960 who became the first black performer to win an Emmy for a 1960 television special?
Harry Belafonte
The first HBO series ever to win an Emmy went on to win five of them?
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What was Bill Cosby?
One of bill Cosby greatest accomplishments is that he is the 1st black performer to win an Emmy of the movie "I Spy".
What was Bill Cosby accomplishment?
One of bill Cosby greatest accomplishments is that he is the 1st black performer to win an Emmy of the movie "I Spy".
When did sesame street win its first Emmy?
1970.
What did Thomas Mitchell win his Emmy for?
He won a 1952 Emmy Award for his performance in "The Good of His Soul" on "The Ford Television Theatre." He was the first actor ever to win an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony.
Who was the first African-American performer to win an Emmy Award?
The versatile singer and actor Harry Belafonte was the first African-American to receive a Primetime Emmy Award. He won the 1959-1960 award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series for his special "Tonight with Belafonte" on CBS' "The Revlon Revue."
Who was the first person to win an Emmy and an Oscar?
Helen Hayes.
Who was the first black actress to win a Daytime Emmy?
Debbi Morgan.
Who is the first sports commentator to win an Emmy Award?
Jim McKay.
Who was the first woman to win an Emmy an Oscar and a Tony?
Liza Minnelli
