Shari Belafonte
Biography
Shari Lynn Belafonte is an American actress, model, and singer who was born on September 22, 1954, in New York City, New York, USA. She is the daughter of singer and actor Harry Belafonte. Shari Belafonte began her professional career as a fashion model prior to making her big screen debut in 1982. Her known acting credits and appearances include work in film and television such as The Morning Show, Station 19, and Hey Arnold!. Her career encompasses known credits totaling 52, and she is also known by the name Shari Lynn Belafonte.
Career overview
Shari Lynn Belafonte is an American actress, model, and singer who was born in New York City, New York, on September 22, 1954. She is the daughter of singer and actor Harry Belafonte. Before launching her acting career, she began working as a fashion model.
Her career in entertainment spans both film and television, with a known credit total of 52. Among her acting credits are appearances in film and television projects such as The Morning Show, Station 19, and Hey Arnold!, as well as her big screen debut in 1982.
As a multifaceted performer, her professional background includes work across acting, modeling, and singing. Archival records from the Movie Database and Wikipedia document her ongoing presence in the entertainment industry as an American actress, model, and singer originating from New York City.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- The Addiction of Hope (2025)
- The Morning Show (2019) as Julia Johnson
- Who's Stalking Me? (2019) as Captain Marcus
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Shirley
- Station 19 (2018) as Gertrude
- Say Yes (2018) as Dr. Bauman
- Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk (2017) as Flo
- Teacher of the Year (2015) as Robin Rivers
- The Journey of a Female Comic (2014)
- Miami Medical (2010)
- NCIS (2003) as Professor Annabelle Davis
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Catherine Wicke
- The District (2000) as Esther
- Shari Belafonte Travels in Mexico & the Caribbean (1999) as Herself - Host
- Shari Belafonte Travels in Mexico & the Caribbean (1999) Co-Producer
- Shari Belafonte Travels in Mexico & the Caribbean (1999) Cinematography
- Mars (1998) as Doc Halliday
- Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998) as Elizabeth Trent
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mrs. Johanssen (voice)
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) as Diana Cruz (voice)
- The Heidi Chronicles (1995) as April Lambert
- Loving Evangeline (1995) as Ellen Beecham
- French Silk (1994) as Martine
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) as Lupe (voice)
- The Player (1992) as Shari Belafonte
- The Jaleel White Special (1992)
- Beyond Reality (1991) as Laura Wingate
- Gravedale High (1990) as Blanche (voice)
- Fire, Ice and Dynamite (1990) as Serena
- Murder by Numbers (1990) as Lisa
- Speed Zone (1989) as Margaret
- Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989) as Self
- Hanna-Barbera's 50th (1989) as Self
- Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin (1989) as Kathy Grant
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- 4 gegen Willi (1986) as Self
- Kate's Secret (1986)
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The Midnight Hour (1985) as Melissa Cavender
- Overnight Sensation (1984) as Daphne
- Velvet (1984) as Julie Rhodes
- Hotel (1982) as Julie Gillette
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Die Spielbude (1982) as Self
- If You Could See What I Hear (1982) as Heather Johnson
- Time Walker (1982) as Linda Flores
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Terry Cook (as Shari Belafonte-Harper)
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shari Belafonte best known for?
Shari Belafonte is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Morning Show (2019), 9-1-1 (2018), Station 19 (2018), The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975).
When and where was Shari Belafonte born?
Shari Belafonte was born on September 22, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Shari Belafonte have?
Shari Belafonte has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.
What is Shari Belafonte's background in cinema and television?
Shari Lynn Belafonte is an American actress, model, and singer who was born on September 22, 1954, in New York City, New York, USA. She is the daughter of singer and actor Harry Belafonte. Shari Belafonte began her professional career as a fashion model prior to making her big screen debut in 1982. Her known acting cre...