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Sidney L. Poitier
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Feb 20, 1927 Miami, FL |
| Age | 90 |
Sidney Poitier | |
| Job | Actor, director, writer, diplomat |
| Top Roles | Gordon Ralfe, Homer Smith, John Prentice, Walter Lee Younger, Eddie Cook |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, War, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Crime |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Prejudice, Teachers |
| Top Collaborators | Ralph Nelson (Director), Stanley Kramer (Producer), Roy Glenn, Ivan Dixon |
| Shares birthday with | Roland West, Richard Beymer, Margot Grahame see more.. |
Sidney Poitier Overview:
Legendary actor, Sidney Poitier, was born Sidney L. Poitier on Feb 20, 1927 in Miami, FL. As of December 2016, Sidney Poitier was 89 years old.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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Sidney Poitier was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field (as Homer Smith) in 1963. He also won one Honorary Award in 2001 in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human being .
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1958 | Best Actor | The Defiant Ones (1958) | Noah Cullen | Nominated |
| 1963 | Best Actor | Lilies of the Field (1963) | Homer Smith | Won |
Academy Awards (Honorary Oscars)
| Year | Award | Description |
| 2001 | Honorary Award | in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human being |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Sidney Poitier's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #134 on Jun 23, 1967.
BlogHub Articles:
TCMFF Prefunc: 10 Reasons I Dig
By KC on Mar 30, 2017 From Classic MoviesAs film fans, many of us get so wrapped up in the idea of being a pioneer, because of the advances he has made for actors of color, that I think we forget that he is also one of the greatest film actors of all time. There's no part that is beyond his abilities and he's also a huge mov... Read full article
is 90!
By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 21, 2017 From The Wonderful World of CinemaToday, we’re celebrating something important: the legendary is 90, and he’s still with us! For the occasion, I’m hosting the 90 Years of Blogathon. Click here to read all the marvellous entries. The first ’s film I saw was In the H... Read full article
5 Things You May Not Know About
By minooallen on Feb 20, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub Blog5 Things You May Not Know About Like that today is his birthday. Happy 90th Birthday to the legend . ….. 1.) Hes a Loyalist and a Patriot Loyal to Both The States and The Crown has dual citizenship in the United States and Great Britain, and there&... Read full article
90 Years of Blogathon: To Sir with Love (1967)
By Annmarie Gatti on Feb 19, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub BlogHappy 90th Birthday ! A Blogathon Celebration! The time has come for closing books and long last looks must end. And as I leave, I know that I am leaving my best friend a friend who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong thats a lot to learn But, what can I give you in... Read full article
The 90 Years of Blogathon is here!
By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 18, 2017 From The Wonderful World of CinemaYes! We are finally coming to this point where people submit and read the entries for the Blogathon! I’m honestly very impatient to read all these articles celebrating this legendary actor. As soon as you’ll submit your entry, I’ll add you to the roster. Remember, t... Read full article
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Sidney Poitier Quotes:
John:
After all, a lot of people are going to think we are a shocking pair.
Mark Thackeray: It seems that you know so little, and are so easily amused, that I can look forward to a very happy time.
John 'Joker' Jackson: Cullen, I can't make it.
Noah Cullen: [Holding out his arm as if they are still chained together] Come on, man, you draggin' the chain.
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Mark Thackeray: It seems that you know so little, and are so easily amused, that I can look forward to a very happy time.
John 'Joker' Jackson: Cullen, I can't make it.
Noah Cullen: [Holding out his arm as if they are still chained together] Come on, man, you draggin' the chain.
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