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 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,508 | $3,845,000 | 1,951$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Totals | 2 | 151,669,953 | 60,510 | $6,545,000 | 2,667$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
David Oyelowo describes Sidney Poitier as a hero and recalls a respectful meeting.
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Germany:
Sidney Poitier is celebrated for his iconic role in the film 'In the Heat of the Night'.
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United States:
Sidney Poitier directed the film 'Let's Do It Again' in which George Foreman played a part.
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United Kingdom:
Sidney Poitier plays Donald Crease, an ex-CIA operative and wary foil to Martin’s swashbuckling tendencies.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Sidney Poitier was the first Black actor to win an Oscar, known for his roles in several classic films.
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