Sidney Poitier, 1st Black man to win Best Actor Oscar, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, the Oscar-winning actor who brought a quiet dignity to his characters on screen and helped break down the color barrier in Hollywood, has died. He was 94 years old.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell also told ABC News,"We've lost a great Bahamian and I've lost a personal friend." Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Miami while his Bahamian parents were visiting, Poitier spent most of his childhood in the Bahamas. As a teen, he was sent to live with one of his brothers in Miami, and at age 16, moved on his own to New York City. After working a series of menial jobs and a brief stint in the Army, he finally landed a spot at the American Negro Theatre in Harlem.

Starting in the 1970s, Poitier directed a number of films, including"Uptown Saturday Night" and"Let's Do It Again" with Bill Cosby. In 1980, he directed the hit comedy"Stir Crazy," starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder.

Sad to hear...My prayers and condolences for the family. May he Rest In Peace 🙏✝️

Farewell Mr. Poitier.

While boarding a plane 10+ years ago, I was walking behind a tall gentleman being escorted by an airline representative. Not knowing who it was, I was struck by an aura gentleness. Then he spoke. The voice was unmistakable. He turned and smiled, I smiled back. Thrill of my life.

Rip

Aw he was amazing actor RIP 🙏🏾

He was a great actor

Wow, forgotten in the write-up was he was a major activist in the 1960's and starred in the groundbreaking movie 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'.

RIP WHOS NEXT 2

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