Post by Keith on Jan 7, 2022 11:29:18 GMT -6
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 94 (Video)
Sidney Poitier, the beloved Oscar-winning actor, has died. He was 94.
The star's death was confirmed to Fox News on Friday by the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office.
In 1963, Poitier made a film in Arizona, "Lilies of the Field." The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar. As one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood's golden era, Poitier made his mark with films like "A Raisin in the Sun," (1961) "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner" (1967) and "Uptown Saturday Night," (1974), among others.
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Sidney Poitier, the beloved Oscar-winning actor, has died. He was 94.
The star's death was confirmed to Fox News on Friday by the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office.
In 1963, Poitier made a film in Arizona, "Lilies of the Field." The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar. As one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood's golden era, Poitier made his mark with films like "A Raisin in the Sun," (1961) "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner" (1967) and "Uptown Saturday Night," (1974), among others.
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