Sidney Poitier
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Summary
Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927[1], in Miami[2]. He died on January 6, 2022[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], film director[6], diplomat[7], autobiographer[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,684 views/month, #2,947 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Joanna Shimkus[11], Juanita Hardy[12]
- Child: Sydney Tamiia Poitier[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14], The Bahamas[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[17]
- Occupation: writer[18], author[19], television actor[20], stage actor[21], actor[22], theatrical director[23], television producer[24], director[25], activist[26], musician[27]
- Position held: ambassador of the Bahamas[28]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Presidential Medal of Freedom[30], Marian Anderson Award[31], Henrietta Award[32], Academy Award for Best Actor[33], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[34], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[35], AFI Life Achievement Award[36], Kennedy Center Honors[37], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[38], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[39], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special[40], NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award[41], Academy Honorary Award[42]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[43]
- Religion or worldview: deism[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Military branch: United States Army[46]
- Commons category: Sidney Poitier[47]
- Unmarried partner: Diahann Carroll[48]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[49]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1927-02-20[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 2022-01-06[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: d35b2f55-2f3d-47eb-b179-4248e0c96d74[55]
Why It Matters
Sidney Poitier has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Sidney Poitier born?
Sidney Poitier was born in Miami[2].
Where did Sidney Poitier die?
Sidney Poitier passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Sidney Poitier married to?
Sidney Poitier's spouses include Joanna Shimkus[11] and Juanita Hardy[12].
What did Sidney Poitier do for work?
Sidney Poitier worked as a film actor[5], film director[6], diplomat[7], autobiographer[8], and film producer[9].
What awards did Sidney Poitier receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Presidential Medal of Freedom[30], Marian Anderson Award[31], and Henrietta Award[32].