Sidney Poitier Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier Introduction:

Sidney Poitier is an actor, director and diplomat who was the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Sidney Poitier Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: African American Men
  • Sun Sign: Pisces
  • Also Known As: Sir Sidney Poitier
  • Born Country: United States
  • Born In: Miami, Florida, U.S.
  • Height: 1.89 M
  • Spouse/Ex-: Joanna Shimkus (m. 1976), Juanita Hardy (m. 1950‖1965)
  • Father: Reginald James Poitier
  • Mother: Evelyn
  • Siblings: Cyril Poitier
  • Children:
    1. Anika Poitier
    2. Beverly Poitier-Henderson
    3. Gina Poitier
    4. Pamela Poitier
    5. Sherri Poitier
    6. Sydney Tamiia Poitier
  • U.S. State: Florida, African-American From Florida
  • Education:
    1. New York University
    2. Tisch School Of The Arts
    3. Stella Adler Studio Of Acting
  • Bio: Sidney Poitier Is An Actor, Director And Diplomat Who Was The First Black Person To Win An Academy Award For Best Actor. This Biography Provides Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline.