Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was a groundbreaking Bahamian-American actor and director, celebrated as the first black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, known for films like 'Lilies of the Field' and 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'.
Born on Feb 20, 1924 (102 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
The narrator compares the exotic gatherings in Bermuda to something from a movie starring Sidney Poitier.
6
Bahamas:
Sir Sidney Poitier was a good friend of Roy Bowe, known for his good looks.
8
Ireland:
The film is compared to Sidney Poitier in To Sir, With Love.
5
Australia:
Stratton has been watching films by actors including Sidney Poitier.
7
Jamaica:
Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrated the mentorship of Sidney Poitier during her speech.
9
Canada:
Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar.
9
United Kingdom:
David Oyelowo describes Sidney Poitier as a hero and recalls a respectful meeting.
9
Germany:
Sidney Poitier is celebrated for his iconic role in the film 'In the Heat of the Night'.
9
United States:
Sidney Poitier directed the film 'Let's Do It Again' in which George Foreman played a part.
8
United Kingdom:
Sidney Poitier plays Donald Crease, an ex-CIA operative and wary foil to Martin’s swashbuckling tendencies.
9