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Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE (/ˈpwɑːtjeɪ/ or /ˈpwɑːti.eɪ/; born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, author and diplomat.
In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance of these achievements was bolstered in 1967, when he starred in three successful films, all of which dealt with issues involving race and race relations: To Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, making him the top box-office star of that year. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Poitier among the Greatest Male Stars of classic Hollywood cinema, ranking 22nd on the list of 25.
Poitier has directed a number of films, including A Piece of the Action, Uptown Saturday Night, Let's Do It Again, with Bill Cosby; Stir Crazy, starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder; and Ghost Dad, also with Cosby. In 2002, thirty-eight years after receiving the Best Actor Award, Poitier was chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to receive an Academy Honorary Award, in recognition of his "remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human being."
Actors: Craig Archibald (actor), Marcus Chong (actor), Kim Estes (actor), Louis B. Jack (actor), Isaiah Washington (actor), Terri J. Vaughn (actress), Craig Archibald (producer), Louis Baker (producer), Marcus Chong (producer), Haran Jackson (producer), Jermaine Jackson (producer), Marcos Luis (producer), Roger Melvin (producer), Terri J. Vaughn (producer), Isaiah Washington (producer),
Plot: Set in the early 1950's, the film is centered around the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist" - the infamous list of entertainers who were singled out and blacklisted for their political leanings and associations (specifically the Communist Party), whether they were proven or just suspected. The movement damaged careers and friendships, and promoted ideological censorship across the entire industry.
Keywords: blacklist, communism, hollywood-ten, red-scareActors: MYC Agnew (actor), Ross Aimer (actor), Travis Cody Aimer (actor), Keyan Aliaskari (actor), Pete Allman (actor), Eric Andersen (actor), Dan Bazarian (actor), Kevin Wayne Berger (actor), Hasan Bivings (actor), Pasha Bocarie (actor), Reuben Cardona (actor), Keenan Carter (actor), Damian Chapa (actor), Presly Chapa (actor), Daniel Adomian (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: José Guimarães (actor), Raul Barbosa (producer), João Ribeiro (producer), Mia Couto (writer), Sérgio Ferreira (writer), Francisco Villalobos (director),
Genres: Short,Actors: William Atherton (actor), Obba Babatundé (actor), Brad Blumenthal (actor), Mark Bramhall (actor), Klaus Maria Brandauer (actor), Benjamin Brown (actor), André Carthen (actor), Peter Darren (actor), Anthony Demarco (actor), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (actor), David Mitchell Evans (actor), Darrian C. Ford (actor), Don Gettinger (actor), Gilley Grey (actor), Lee Allan (actor),
Plot: This biography of Dorothy Dandridge follows her career through early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, including becoming the first black actress to win a Best Actress Nomination in 1954 for "Carmen Jones", to her final demise to prescription drugs, which was debated whether it was suicide or accidental. Brent Spiner plays her faithful manager who stood beside her through all of the roller coaster of her career. The film also examines her love affair with director Otto Preminger, which is shown to have probably initially helped her career, but later probably led her to some wrong decisions. The film also examines 50's racism as the black star is not permitted to use white bathrooms or the Vegas pool. In the first situation, she was given a bathroom cup to pee in. In the second situation, the hotel drained the pool and scrubbed it after she dared put her foot in the water.
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, abuse, academy-award, actor, actress, adultery, african-american, alcoholismActors: Dave Atkins (actor), Ricci Beevas (actor), James Bentley (actor), Romolo Bruni (actor), Sidney Cole (actor), Clive Flint (actor), Jabu Mbalo (actor), Joseph Mydell (actor), Oke Wambu (actor), Dee Anderson (actress), Sharon Maiden (actress), Fiona Molloy (actress), Geraldine O'Rawe (actress), Lorraine Woodley (actress), Stephen Marsh (producer),
Genres: Short,Anne Bancroft presents Sidney Poitier the Oscar for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field at the 36th Academy Awards. Hosted by Jack Lemmon. Subscribe for more videos ►► http://osca.rs/subscribeyt Sidney Poitier Wins Best Actor: 1964 Oscars #Oscars #SidneyPoitier #BestActor
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Legendary Actor and Artist Sidney Poitier accepts the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award (1992). CONNECT WITH AFI: http://facebook.com/AmericanFilmInstitute http://twitter.com/AmericanFilm http://AFI.com/members AFI FACEBOOK APP: http://apps.facebook.com/afiytapp/
Sidney Poitier receives an Honorary Oscar for his body of work at the 74th Annual Academy Awards. Denzel Washington presents the award. See more 2002 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDOAnDI2g-GkoVne_963XQs7 Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyOriginals ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides fi...
It was an unforgettable moment during the 20th Anniversary special of "The Oprah Show." Oprah's role model, Sidney Poitier, surprised her onstage and read her a special message that brought her to tears. Take a look back. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2 About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-...
The night Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie Ray, Oprah was seated right behind him. Find out what advice she gave Jamie before his name was called. Plus, Jamie reveals how legendary actor Sidney Poitier changed his trajectory in Hollywood. For more on #nextchapter visit http://bit.ly/1OPX6ah Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #nextchapter #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-mind...
Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927, in Miami, Florida. After a delinquency-filled youth and a short stint in the U.S. Army, Poitier moved to New York to pursue an acting career. He joined the American Negro Theater and later began finding roles in Hollywood. In 1964, he became the first black man to win an Academy Award for best actor. He also directed several films, including Stir Crazy and Ghost Dad. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Delve deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from fascinating lives: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Biography Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/biography Twitter - https://twitter.com/biography Biography.com captures the most gripping, sur...
Harry Belafonte hosts the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Sidney Poitier (1992). CONNECT WITH AFI: http://facebook.com/AmericanFilmInstitute http://twitter.com/AmericanFilm http://AFI.com/members AFI FACEBOOK APP: http://apps.facebook.com/afiytapp/
Find out how Sidney Poitier overcame the prejudices of the era on his path to becoming a movie icon. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit http://WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2 About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination ...
From being a strict father to guiding them through their acting careers, Oscar winner Sidney Poitier's daughters praise him for Father's Day.
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE (/ˈpwɑːtjeɪ/ or /ˈpwɑːti.eɪ/; born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, author and diplomat.
In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance of these achievements was bolstered in 1967, when he starred in three successful films, all of which dealt with issues involving race and race relations: To Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, making him the top box-office star of that year. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Poitier among the Greatest Male Stars of classic Hollywood cinema, ranking 22nd on the list of 25.
Poitier has directed a number of films, including A Piece of the Action, Uptown Saturday Night, Let's Do It Again, with Bill Cosby; Stir Crazy, starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder; and Ghost Dad, also with Cosby. In 2002, thirty-eight years after receiving the Best Actor Award, Poitier was chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to receive an Academy Honorary Award, in recognition of his "remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human being."
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