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Sidney Poitier

Sir Sidney Poitier

Bahamian and American actor and diplomat (1927–2022).

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Occupation

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Film Actor
Film Director
Diplomat
Autobiographer
Film Producer
Writer
Author
Television Actor
Stage Actor
Actor
Theatrical Director
Television Producer
Director
Activist

Country of Citizenship

United States
The Bahamas

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Date of Birth

2/20/1927

Place of Birth

Miami

Instance Of

Human

Award Received

27 items
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
 (1974)
Point in Time
: 1974
Presidential Medal of Freedom
 (2009)
Conferred By
:
Barack Obama
Point in Time
: 2009
Marian Anderson Award
 (2006)
Point in Time
: 2006
Henrietta Award
 (1968)
Winner
:
Sophia Loren
Point in Time
: 1968
Academy Award for Best Actor
 (4/13/1964)
For Work
:
Lilies of the Field
Statement Is Subject Of
:
36th Academy Awards
Point in Time
: 4/13/1964
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1963)
For Work
:
Lilies of the Field
Point in Time
: 1963
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
 (1981)
Point in Time
: 1981
AFI Life Achievement Award
 (1992)
Point in Time
: 1992
Kennedy Center Honors
 (1995)
Point in Time
: 1995
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
 (2000)
Point in Time
: 2000
Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
 (2001)
For Work
:
The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
Point in Time
: 2001
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
 (2000)
For Work
:
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
Point in Time
: 2000
NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award
 (2001)
Point in Time
: 2001
Academy Honorary Award
 (2002)
Award Rationale
: For his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence.
Point in Time
: 2002
Spingarn Medal
 (2015)
Point in Time
: 2015
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
 (1978)
Point in Time
: 1978
Paul Robeson Award
 (2008)
Point in Time
: 2008
Commandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres‎
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Silver Bear
 (1958)
For Work
:
The Defiant Ones
Point in Time
: 1958
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
 (1994)
Point in Time
: 1994
Academy Fellowship Award
 (2016)
Point in Time
: 2016
Silver Bear
 (1963)
For Work
:
Lilies of the Field
Point in Time
: 1963
Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami
 (5/9/1986)
Point in Time
: 5/9/1986
Silver Shell for Best Actor
 (1968)
Point in Time
: 1968
Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors
Coretta Scott King Award
 (1981)
Point in Time
: 1981

Member Of

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Nominated For

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Academy Award for Best Actor
 (2/23/1959)
For Work
:
The Defiant Ones
Statement Is Subject Of
:
31st Academy Awards
Point in Time
: 2/23/1959
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
 (1960)
Statement Is Subject Of
:
14th Tony Awards
Point in Time
: 1960
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
 (1959)
For Work
:
Porgy and Bess
Point in Time
: 1959
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1958)
For Work
:
The Defiant Ones
Point in Time
: 1958
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1961)
For Work
:
A Raisin in the Sun
Point in Time
: 1961
Academy Award for Best Actor
 (2/24/1964)
For Work
:
Lilies of the Field
Statement Is Subject Of
:
36th Academy Awards
Point in Time
: 2/24/1964
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1963)
For Work
:
Lilies of the Field
Point in Time
: 1963
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1965)
For Work
:
A Patch of Blue
Point in Time
: 1965
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
 (1967)
For Work
:
In the Heat of the Night
Point in Time
: 1967
Henrietta Award
 (1968)
Point in Time
: 1968
Henrietta Award
 (1969)
Point in Time
: 1969
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
 (1981)
Point in Time
: 1981
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
 (1988)
For Work
:
Shoot to Kill
Point in Time
: 1988
Henrietta Award
 (1970)
Point in Time
: 1970
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
 (1992)
For Work
:
Separate But Equal
Point in Time
: 1992
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
 (1991)
For Work
:
Separate But Equal
Point in Time
: 1991
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
 (1994)
For Work
:
Sneakers
Point in Time
: 1994
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
 (1996)
For Work
:
Children of the Dust
Point in Time
: 1996
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
 (1997)
For Work
:
Mandela and De Klerk
Point in Time
: 1997
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
 (1998)
For Work
:
Mandela and De Klerk
Point in Time
: 1998
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
 (1998)
For Work
:
Mandela and De Klerk
Point in Time
: 1998
Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
 (2000)
Point in Time
: 2000
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
 (2000)
For Work
:
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
Point in Time
: 2000
Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
 (2008)
Point in Time
: 2008

Given Name

Sidney

Child

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Languages Spoken, Written or Signed

English

Spouse

Joanna Shimkus
 (1/23/1976 - )
Start Time
: 1/23/1976
Juanita Hardy
 (1950 - 1965)
End Cause
:
Divorce
Start Time
: 1950
End Time
: 1965

Religion or Worldview

Deism

Ethnic Group

African Americans

Name in Native Language

Sidney Poitier

Start of Work Period

1943

Position Held

Ambassador of the Bahamas
 (1997 - 2007)
Work Location
:
Japan
Start Time
: 1997
End Time
: 2007
Ambassador of the Bahamas
 (2002 - 2007)
Work Location
:
UNESCO
Start Time
: 2002
End Time
: 2007

Family Name

Poitier

Sex or Gender

Male

Related Category

Category:Films Directed by Sidney Poitier
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Native Language

English

Writing Language

English

Date of Death

1/6/2022

Place of Death

Los Angeles

End of Work Period

2001

Height

1.89 metre

Number of Children

6

Unmarried Partner

Diahann Carroll
 (1959 - 1968)
Start Time
: 1959
End Time
: 1968

Work Location

The Bahamas

Filmography

Filmography of Sidney Poitier
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