Bahamian and American actor and diplomat (1927–2022)
First Black actor to win Best Actor at the 1964 Oscars, Sidney Poitier built a decades-long career in Hollywood that spanned acting, directing, and diplomacy. His visibility outlasted most of his era.
Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, activist, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Among his other accolades are two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. In 1999, he was ranked number 22 among the "American Film Institute's 100 Stars". Poitier was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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