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For his daughter, the actress, see Sydney Tamiia Poitier.

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Sidney Poitier


KBE

Poitier in 1968

Born(1927-02-20)February 20, 1927

Miami, Florida, U.S.

DiedJanuary 6, 2022(2022-01-06) (aged 94)

Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Nationality
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film director
  • diplomat
Years active1946–2009

Works

Full list
Spouse(s)

Juanita Hardy

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(m.

1950; div. 1965)​

Joanna Shimkus

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(m. 1976)​
Partner(s)Diahann Carroll (1959–1968)
Children6, including Sydney Tamiia
AwardsFull list
Ambassador of the Bahamas
1997–2007Ambassador to Japan
2002–2007Ambassador to UNESCO
Military career
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1944
Battles/warsWorld War II

Sidney PoitierKBE ( pwah-tyay; February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat.

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