Born: 2/20/1927 Miami, Florida
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE, is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, author and diplomat. In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field
Awards / Achievements:
- Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor
