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1 day ago · Sidney Poitier KBE (/ ˈ p w ɑː t j eɪ / PWAH-tyay; February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat.
Jun 18, 2024 · Sidney Poitier, Bahamian American actor, director, and producer who broke the color barrier in the U.S. motion-picture industry by becoming the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for best actor (for Lilies of the Field [1963]) and the first Black movie star.
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Jun 16, 2024 · Sidney Poitier has won the hearts of over 700 movie fans who have come together to rank his impressive filmography from best to worst. As an iconic and trailblazing actor, he's broken down barriers for Black actors in Hollywood and paved the way for future generations.
Jun 20, 2024 · Sidney Poitier, here interviewed on 'Woman's Hour' in 1961, talks about family life, his Bahamian roots and his first steps towards becoming an actor.
Jun 2, 2024 · Sidney Poitier is a legendary actor whose impact on the world of film and society as a whole cannot be overstated. With a career spanning over six decades, Poitier broke barriers and challenged societal norms, becoming the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Jun 18, 2024 · Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing actor, director, and cultural icon, is celebrated for his groundbreaking achievements as a Black and Caribbean American artist. Poitier became the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field (1963).
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5 days ago · Lilies of the Field, starring Sidney Poitier in his Oscar-winning role as Homer Smith, is an offbeat but quaint film released in 1963. Homer is on a road trip across Arizona where he encounters a group of women religious — nuns from Germany, Austria and Hungary.
