Sidney Poitier
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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Miami
- Awards
- 🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama🏆 Silver Shell for Best Actor🏆 Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award🏆 Silver Bear🏆 Academy Honorary Award
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1927
Born
Birth2022
Died
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