Poitier was the first Black actor to win a Best Actor Oscar, for 1963 s Lilies of the Field. His good looks and smooth, commanding presence made him an icon to generations of moviegoers.
Poitier was the first Black actor to win a Best Actor Oscar, for 1963's <em>Lilies of the Field</em>. His good looks and smooth, commanding presence made him an icon to generations of moviegoers.
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Sidney Poitier, groundbreaking star of American movies, has died at the age of 94. His death was confirmed by the office of the prime minister of the Bahamas, according to multiple news organizations