Celebrating Sidney Poitier: a life in movies
The Hollywood legend was born on February 20, 1927
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Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to deal with race and race relations, Sidney Poitier was also known for his stage work and directing skills. Most notably, however, he is remembered for being the first black star to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Sadly, this acting legend left us at the age of 94 on January 6, 2022.
In tribute to a movie career spanning 60 years, click through this gallery and take a look at some of the film and stage roles Poitier was most famous for.
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