Sidney Poitier
Bahamian-American actor and film director
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February 20
1 people were born on this day
πBiography
Sidney Poitier was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He broke racial barriers in Hollywood and became a legendary figure in cinema.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦First Black Best Actor Oscar winner
- β¦Presidential Medal of Freedom
- β¦Kennedy Center Honors
π¬Famous Quotes
"I never had an occasion to question my color.
"If you apply reason and logic, it's impossible to be racist.
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