Sidney Poitier (/ ˈpwɑːtjeɪ / PWAH-tyay; [1] February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, activist, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first …

One of these films, The Defiant Ones (1958), earned Poitier his first Academy Award nomination as Best Actor. Five years later, he won the Oscar for Lilies of the Field (1963), the first African American to …

Dec 4, 2025 · Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian American actor, director, and producer who broke the color barrier in the U.S. motion-picture industry by becoming the first African American actor to win …

Apr 3, 2014 · Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, receiving the honor in 1964 for his performance in 'Lilies of the Field.'

Sidney Poitier was a trailblazer who led a remarkable career, but that's not to say his life was without tragedy.

Jan 31, 2025 · Sidney Poitier was a pioneering Bahamian-American actor, director, and author, celebrated for breaking racial barriers in Hollywood and opening doors for future generations of actors.

Sidney Poitier was not only a talented actor but also a powerful advocate for racial equality. His work in film, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement, was more than just entertainment—it was activism.

Dec 12, 2025 · The late Sidney Poitier was a pioneering actor and director who smashed stereotypes and bridged racial divides. These are his best films.

“I’m probably the only Negro actor who makes a living in the motion picture industry, which employes 13,000 performers,” Poitier told the congressional committee. In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the …

Poitier in 1964 Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) was an actor and director. He was best known for his groundbreaking and trailblazing work in the 1950s and 1960s. His breakthrough performances in film …