Sidney Poitier
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Sidney Poitier
Summary
Sidney Poitier is a human[1]. Born in Miami[2], he… he was born on February 20, 1927[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 6, 2022[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], film director[7], diplomat[8], autobiographer[9], and film producer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Sidney Poitier was born in Miami[2].
- Sidney Poitier passed away in Los Angeles[4].
- Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927[3].
- Sidney Poitier died on January 6, 2022[5].
- Sidney Poitier was married to Joanna Shimkus[12].
- Among Sidney Poitier's spouses was Juanita Hardy[13].
- A child of Sidney Poitier was Sydney Tamiia Poitier[14].
- Sidney Poitier held citizenship in United States[15].
- Sidney Poitier held citizenship in The Bahamas[16].
- English was Sidney Poitier's native language[17].
- Sidney Poitier is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Sidney Poitier's professions included film actor[6].
- Sidney Poitier's professions included film director[7].
- Sidney Poitier worked as a diplomat[8].
- Sidney Poitier worked as an autobiographer[9].
- Sidney Poitier's professions included film producer[10].
- Sidney Poitier's professions included writer[19].
- Sidney Poitier held the position of ambassador of the Bahamas[20].
- Sidney Poitier held the position of ambassador of the Bahamas[21].
- Sidney Poitier received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
- Sidney Poitier received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[23].
- Sidney Poitier received the Marian Anderson Award[24].
- Sidney Poitier received the Henrietta Award[25].
- Sidney Poitier received the Academy Award for Best Actor[26].
- Sidney Poitier received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[27].
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Origins and Family
Sidney Poitier was born in Miami[2]. He was born on February 20, 1927[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18]. English was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], film director[7], diplomat[8], autobiographer[9], film producer[10], and writer[19]. Positions held include ambassador of the Bahamas[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1963[32]; Marian Anderson Award[24], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1998[35]; Henrietta Award[25], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1951[38]; Academy Award for Best Actor[26], an award for best leading actor[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[27], a film award[42], founded in 1951[43].
Personal Life
Spouses include Joanna Shimkus[12], a film actor[44], b. 1943[45], of Canada[46] and Juanita Hardy[13]. A child of Sidney Poitier was Sydney Tamiia Poitier[14]. His religion is recorded as deism[47].
Death and Burial
Sidney Poitier died on January 6, 2022[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].
Why It Matters
Sidney Poitier has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Sidney Poitier born?
Sidney Poitier's place of birth was Miami[2].
Where did Sidney Poitier die?
Sidney Poitier died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Sidney Poitier married to?
Sidney Poitier's spouses include Joanna Shimkus[12] and Juanita Hardy[13].
What did Sidney Poitier do for work?
Sidney Poitier worked as film actor[6], film director[7], diplomat[8], autobiographer[9], and film producer[10].
What awards did Sidney Poitier receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], Marian Anderson Award[24], and Henrietta Award[25].