Sidney Poitier was a celebrated Bahamian-American actor, film director, activist, and ambassador.
Quick Sidney Poitier Facts:
| Real name/Full name | Sidney L. Poitier KBE |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1927 |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Reginald Poitier (father), and Evelyn (Outten) Poitier (mother) |
| Siblings | Cyril Poitier |
| Spouse | Joanna Shimkus (January 23, 1976-present); Juanita Marie Hardy (April 29, 1950 to July 9, 1965, divorced) |
| Children/Kids | 7 (Sydney and Anika; with Juanita Marie Hardy: Gina, Sherri, Pamela and Beverly) |
| Number of Awards | 9 |
| Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009), Kennedy Center Honors (1995), AFI Life Achievement Award (1992), Honorary Knighthood (1974) |
Sidney Poitier, in 1964, won the Academy Award for Best Actor. This achievement made him the first Black male and Bahamian actor to win the award.
In his wonderful career, Sidney is the recipient of two further Academy Award nominations, ten Golden Globes nominations, two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, six BAFTA nominations, eight Laurel nominations, and one Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
Sydney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927, in Miami, Florida, in the United States of America. His parents are Reginald James Poitier and Evelyn Poitier.
Sadly, Sydney Poitier died on January 7, 2022, in the United States. He was 94 years old.
Sidney Poitier height: How tall was Sidney Poitier?
Sydney Poitier was a very tall ma who stood at a height of 6 feet 3 inches ( 188cm or 1.8m) tall. He also weighs about 97kg, a very heavy man.
