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Sidney Poitier
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How old was Sidney Poitier when he died?
94 years old
When did Sidney Poitier die?
January 6, 2022
How did Sidney Poitier die?
Heart failure, dementia and prostate cancer
How old was Sidney Poitier when he died?
94 years old
Where did Sidney Poitier die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
When was Sidney Poitier born?
February 20, 1927
Where was Sidney Poitier born?
Miami, Florida, USA
What was Sidney Poitier's birth name?
Sidney L. Poitier
How tall was Sidney Poitier?
6 feet 3 inches, or 1.89 meters
What was Sidney Poitier known for?
The Defiant Ones
,
Lilies of the Field
,
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
, and
In the Heat of the Night
Was Sidney Poitier married?
He was married to
Joanna Shimkus
from January 23, 1976 to January 6, 2022 and
Juanita Poitier
from April 29, 1950 to 1965.
Did Sidney Poitier have children?
Yes, 6 children, including
Beverly Poitier-Henderson
(71),
Pamela Poitier
(70),
Sherri Poitier
(67),
Anika Poitier
(52),
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
(50), and
Gina Poitier
Did Sidney Poitier have siblings?
Yes, 1 sibling,
Cyril Poitier
Who were Sidney Poitier's parents?
Evelyn Poitier and Reginald James Poitier
Who were Sidney Poitier's relatives?
Guylaine Marie-Rose Gouraige (Grandchild), Gabrielle Maire-Therse Gouraige (Grandchild), Etienne Poitier Gouraige (Grandchild), Emmanuel Gouraige (Grandchild), Palona DiMonriva (Grandchild), and March Poitier DiMonriva (Grandchild)
How many awards did Sidney Poitier win?
29 awards
How many award nominations did Sidney Poitier receive?
77 nominations
Known for
In the Heat of the Night
7.9
Det. Virgil Tibbs
1967
Lilies of the Field
7.5
Homer Smith
1963
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
7.8
John Prentice
1967
The Defiant Ones
7.6
Noah Cullen
1958
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