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Poll Suggestion: Sidney Poitier Tribute - Unforgettable Characters

Sidney L. Poitier was born on 02/20/1927 in Miami, Florida, USA. He sadly passed away on 01/06/2022. He was a director, producer and actor. He participated in 6 TV series and 49 movies. 

In 1959 he made history becoming the first African-American to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1964 he became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In 1974 he was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. In 2002 he received the Honorary Academy Award for his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence. In 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

Which character played by Sidney Poitier was his most memorable role? 

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17 days ago

I watched Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) many years ago and Poitier had a brilliant performance there...

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@amirshossein1989​ 
That movie is a great example of why Sidney Poitier was a superstar.

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@GabrielFox​ Exactly...

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18 hours ago

He was a director, producer and actor. 

He was best known as an actor so perhaps that should be mentioned first.

Please correct:

In 1959 he made history becoming the first African-American to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1964 he became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

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@Jessica​ 
Done.