Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) |
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Sidney Poitier was a native of Cat Island, Bahamas, although born, two months prematurely, in Miami during a visit by his parents, Evelyn (Outten) and Reginald James Poitier. He grew up in poverty as the son of farmers, with his father also driving a cab in Nassau. Sidney had little formal education and at the age of 15 was sent to Miami to live ...
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Born:in Miami, Florida, USADied:(age 94) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (55 credits)
Actor (55 credits)
1995
Children of the Dust
(TV Mini Series)
Gypsy Smith
Gypsy Smith
- Episode #1.2
(1995)
... Gypsy Smith
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... Gypsy Smith
1991
Oikeuden miehet
(TV Mini Series)
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall
- Separate But Equal: Part Two
(1991)
... Thurgood Marshall
- Separate But Equal: Part One
(1991)
... Thurgood Marshall
1952-1955
The Philco Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Tommy Tyler
Tommy Tyler
- A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
(1955)
... Tommy Tyler
- Parole Chief
(1952)
1952
Omnibus
(TV Series)
(segment "The Bad Men")
- The Trial of Anne Boleyn
(1952)
... (segment "The Bad Men")
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Director (9 credits)
Director (9 credits)
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (129 credits)
Self (129 credits)
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Archive footage (73 credits)
Archive footage (73 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Lysistrata (1946). Comedy (revival). Written by Aristophanes. Book adapted by Gilbert Seldes. Incidental music by Harry Brandt. Choreographed by Felicia Sorel. Directed by James Light. Belasco Theatre: 17 Oct 1946- 19 Oct 1946 (4 performances). Cast: Olive Ball, Service Bell, Valerie Black, Harry Bolden, C.M. Bootsie Davis (as ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 5 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 17 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 20 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Sidney PoitierHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)Parents:
Evelyn Poitier | Reginald James Poitier
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