SIDNEY POITIER – 93 YEARS OLD

Sir Sidney Poitier made a name for himself as an actor and director. He also made history after he received the honor of the first Bahamian to win the Best Actor Award from both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards. This wouldn’t be possible if he didn’t land the primary role in the movie Lilies of the Field. Credits to his acting prowess, he continued his success in three other movies during the late ‘60s.

His success both in and outside a Hollywood set can be proven by his awards and accolades that were given by prominent figures outside the entertainment scene. Unfortunately, his family got a devastating blow when Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas recently. We hope everyone is alright and the damages were covered by their home insurance. At 93, Poitier is clearly slowing down, but his work over the past 70 years has humbled him, and his audience is still amazed by his talent.