Sidney Poitier
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE[1] (born 20 Februar 1927) is an American-born Bahamian actor, movie director, author, and diplomat. Poitier wis the first black actor to win an Academy Awaird for Best Actor.
Sidney Poitier | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 20 Februar 1927 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Citizenship | The Bahamas, Unitit States |
| Thrift | Actor, director, author, diplomat |
| Years active | 1947–present |
| Hauf-marrae(s) |
|
| Childer | 6, including Sydney Tamiia Poitier |
| Militar career | |
| Allegiance |  Unitit States |
| Service/branch |  Unitit States Airmy |
| Years o service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | enleetit |
ReferencesEedit
- ↑ Because Poitier is a citizen of The Bahamas, a Commonwealth realm, this is a substantive (as opposed to honorary) knighthood, which entitles him to the style "Sir". However, Poitier employs the title only in connection with his official ambassadorial duties.