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5 days ago · Poitier had four daughters with his first wife: Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, and Gina. He had two daughters with his second wife: Anika and Sydney Tamiia. Poitier had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas in September 2019, Poitier's family had 23 missing relatives.
Jun 18, 2024 · Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing actor, director, and cultural icon, is celebrated for his groundbreaking achievements as a Black and Caribbean American artist. Poitier became the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field (1963).
Jun 29, 2024 · He turned to his close friend and fellow activist, Sidney Poitier, who died last week at the age of 94. “It’ll be harder for them to knock off two black stars than one,” Belafonte told Poitier. “Strength in numbers, man.”
5 days ago · Sidney Poitier has won the hearts of over 700 movie fans who have come together to rank his impressive filmography from best to worst. As an iconic and trailblazing actor, he's broken down barriers for Black actors in Hollywood and paved the way for future generations.
Jun 14, 2024 · The best movies and TV shows from Sydney Tamiia Poitier's filmography. Learn what television and films they've been in, sorted by overall online popularity on Television Stats.
6 days ago · When he was awarded the Academy Award for Lilies of the Field, Sidney Poitier became the first black actor to win the award. Other nominations for the film were Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (for Lilia Skala as Mother Maria).
Jun 15, 2024 · Deb is part of a trio of quirky high schoolers in 2004's Napoleon Dynamite. Deb, a shy friend of Napoleon, sells trinkets and offers glamour photos to pay for college. Tina Majorino, who played Deb, also starred in Veronica Mars, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
