Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to deal with race and race relations, Sidney Poitier was also known for his stage work and directing skills. Most notably, however ...

Legendary actor, film director, and diplomat, Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE, has a historic career in Hollywood, yet his work goes far beyond the big screen. Poitier won an Academy Award for Best Actor ...

Five actors are nominated each year for their leading performances in some of the previous year's most acclaimed films. From Sidney Poitier making history as the first Black man to win the title to ...

Sidney Poitier KBE (February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the ...

Sidney Poitier married Joanna Shimkus ... PEOPLE confirmed Friday morning. Known for films like Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, In the Heat of the Night and Lilies of the Field, Poitier became ...

Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather'; Anthony Hopkins in 'The Silence of the Lambs'; Sidney Poitier in 'Lilies of the Field' ...

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