Sydney Tamiia Poitier |
|
Sydney Tamiia Poitier (born November 15, 1973) is a Bahamian-American television and film actress. Born in Los Angeles, Poitier is the daughter of Bahamian actor Sir Sidney Poitier and Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus. Her mother is of Lithuanian Jewish and Irish descent. She has an older sister, Anika. She also has four older half-sisters, Beverly,...
See full bio »
Born:in Los Angeles, California, USA |
|
|
From "Dexter" to The Suicide Squad, here are our picks for the reboots and remakes we're most excited for in 2021 and beyond.
From the iconic to the eclectic, relive the most memorable moments from the Oscars red carpet.
Watch on TV
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
2 nominations.
See more awards »
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Actress (36 credits)
Actress (36 credits)
2018-2019
Carter
(TV Series)
Det. Sam Shaw
Det. Sam Shaw
- Harley Takes a Bow
(2019)
... Det. Sam Shaw (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
- Harley Doesn't Get His Man
(2019)
... Det. Sam Shaw (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
- Harley Gets To Be Best Man
(2019)
... Det. Sam Shaw (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
- Harley Wanted To Say Bonspiel
(2019)
... Det. Sam Shaw (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
- Harley Insisted On Wearing Pants
(2019)
... Det. Sam Shaw (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
2018
Homecoming
(TV Series)
Lydia Belfast
Lydia Belfast
- Work
(2018)
... Lydia Belfast (as Sydney Poitier-Heartsong)
- Test
(2018)
... Lydia Belfast (as Sydney Poitier-Heartsong)
- Helping
(2018)
... Lydia Belfast (as Sydney Poitier-Heartsong)
- Optics
(2018)
... Lydia Belfast (as Sydney Poitier-Heartsong)
2014
Chicago P.D.
(TV Series)
Detective Sumners / Detective Mia Sumners
Detective Sumners / Detective Mia Sumners
- The Docks
(2014)
... Detective Sumners
- My Way
(2014)
... Detective Sumners
- 8:30 PM
(2014)
... Detective Sumners
- Turn the Light Off
(2014)
... Detective Mia Sumners
- At Least It's Justice
(2014)
... Detective Sumners
2012
Kendra
(TV Series)
Leslie
Leslie
- Memory
(2012)
... Leslie
- Old Fashioned
(2012)
... Leslie
- Driver's License
(2012)
... Leslie
- Diceman Cometh
(2012)
... Leslie
- Three Way
(2012)
... Leslie
2011
Private Practice
(TV Series)
Michelle
Michelle
- Step One
(2011)
... Michelle
- Love and Lies
(2011)
... Michelle
2008-2009
Knight Rider
(TV Series)
Carrie Rivai
Carrie Rivai
- Day Turns Into Knight
(2009)
... Carrie Rivai
- Don't Stop the Knight
(2009)
... Carrie Rivai
- Knight Fever
(2008)
... Carrie Rivai
- Knight of the Zodiac
(2008)
... Carrie Rivai
- I Wanna Rock and Roll All Knight
(2008)
... Carrie Rivai
2004
Veronica Mars
(TV Series)
Mallory Dent
Mallory Dent
- Like a Virgin
(2004)
... Mallory Dent (credit only)
- The Girl Next Door
(2004)
... Mallory Dent
- Return of the Kane
(2004)
... Mallory Dent
- You Think You Know Somebody
(2004)
... Mallory Dent
- The Wrath of Con
(2004)
... Mallory Dent (credit only)
2003-2004
Joan of Arcadia
(TV Series)
Rebecca Askew
Rebecca Askew
- Double Dutch
(2004)
... Rebecca Askew
- Night without Stars
(2004)
... Rebecca Askew
- State of Grace
(2004)
... Rebecca Askew
- Recreation
(2004)
... Rebecca Askew
- Jump
(2004)
... Rebecca Askew
2003
Abby
(TV Series)
Abby Newman / Abigail 'Abby' Walker
Abby Newman / Abigail 'Abby' Walker
- Abby Wallows, Max Follows
(2003)
... Abby Newman
- Kiss My Ex
(2003)
... Abby Newman
- Bare Naked Lady
(2003)
... Abby Newman
- The Mama and the Papa
(2003)
... Abby Newman
- Leggo My Ego
(2003)
... Abby Newman
2003
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Dr. Leslie Coburn
Dr. Leslie Coburn
- The Placebo Effect
(2003)
... Dr. Leslie Coburn
2001
First Years
(TV Series)
Riley Kessler
Riley Kessler
- There's No Place Like Homo
(2001)
... Riley Kessler
- ...And Then You Die
(2001)
... Riley Kessler
- The First Thing You Do...
(2001)
... Riley Kessler
- Pilot
... Riley Kessler
- Episode #1.7
... Riley Kessler
1999
Noah's Ark
(TV Mini-Series)
Ruth
Ruth
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Ruth (as Sydney Poitier)
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... Ruth (as Sydney Poitier)
Show
Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
Show
Self (7 credits)
Self (7 credits)
Show
Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage: Appeared in "Our Town", Stella Adler Conservatory, New York City. See more »Alternate Names:
Sydney Poitier Heartsong | Sydney Tamila Poitier | Sydney Poitier | Sydney Poitier-HeartsongHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
Edit