Poitier, Sidney (1927—)
As one of the first African-American actors to consistently appear in serious dramatic roles in American films, Sidney Poitier is acknowledged as a major catalyst for Ho...
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Actor Sidney Poitier's (born 1924) presence in film during the 1950s and 1960s opened up the possibility for bigger and better roles for black performers.At a 1992 banquet sponsored by the august Amer...
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Poitier, Sidney (1927-)
Sidney Poitier
