Sidney L. Poitier
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Feb 20, 1927 Miami, FL |
| Age | 94 |
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, True Story (based on) |
| Top Collaborators | Ralph Nelson (Director), Stanley Kramer (Producer), Ivan Dixon, Roy Glenn |
| Shares birthday with | Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, 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 2020, Sidney Poitier was 93 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:
Book Review: ‘This Life’ by
By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 22, 2020 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThree weeks ago, I went back to the library to return the book?Jean Arthur: The Actress Nobody Knew?by John Oller. I then took the opportunity to borrow another one. My choice was ’s autobiography This Life which was initially published in 1980. I chose this book because, 1- Poit... Read full article
On Blu-ray: and in A Patch of Blue (1965)
By KC on Sep 4, 2019 From Classic MoviesThough awarded and appreciated in its time, I’ve never felt that A Patch of Blue (1965) has gotten the attention it deserves. As a showcase for a pair of and Shelley Winter’s best performances, a wonderful debut for the delicate Elizabeth Hartman, and a tribute to the pow... Read full article
James Garner and Host a Duel at Diablo
By Rick29 on Sep 2, 2019 From Classic Film & TV CafeJames Garner as Jess. From the opening strains of Neal Hefti's guitar-driven theme, it's apparent that Duel at Diablo (1966) wants to break from the conventional Western movie mold. Its acting credits confirm that, with an eclectic cast headed by James Garner, (in his first Western),... Read full article
March Madness #20:
By Kat_Selby on Mar 20, 2018 From All Good ThingsWelcome to Day #20 of MARCH MADNESS! Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling! DAY #19 results: VIVIEN LEIGH swept the day with 70% of the fans voting for sweet gentle MYRA fro... Read full article
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
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Sidney Poitier Quotes:
[John punches him]
Ben Munceford: I've heard a lot about you, Commodore, but I never expected I'd meet you.
Commodore Schrepke: Is that so?
Ben Munceford: Not aboard an American destroyer.
Commodore Schrepke: (Is) that so surprising in these times?
Ben Munceford: I guess not, if one can make the switch mentally. But I, uh... I still connect you with... Hitler's navy.
Commodore Schrepke: Your pardon: Admiral Dönitz's navy, sir.
[Splashing himself with water outside]
Homer Smith: Oh! Why couldn't they have asked me to build a bathtub? With nice, *hot* water?
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