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Actor Sidney Poitier is 85. Actress Sandy Duncan is 66. Actress Brenda Blethyn is 66. Actor Peter Strauss is 65. Actor Anthony Stewart Head (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) is 58. Actor French Stewart (“Third Rock From the Sun”) is 48. Model Cindy Crawford...
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Footage of Houston accepting the Image Award for outstanding female artist in 1994 was shown, as was Denzel Washington’s presentation of that award, in which he called her an "artist of unparalleled stature." Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte...
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Actors Sidney Poitier (L) and Harry Belafonte speak on stage during the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles, California February 17, 2012. View Photo »
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In my humble opinion, sir, you are indeed a prince in the profession you have chosen
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The play made its landmark appearance on Broadway in 1959 and launched actors Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee to stardom. Gevas production is directed by New York City playwright Robert OHara, who says Hansberrys play is harsh but honest, like a vicious...
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Footage of Houston accepting the Image Award for outstanding female artist in 1994 was shown, as was Denzel Washington’s presentation of that award, in which he called her an “artist of unparalleled stature.” Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte...
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COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer | Sidney Poitier, left, and Harry Belafonte walk onstage at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) — AP Sidney Poitier, left, and Harry Belafonte speak onstage at...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: (L-R) Vicangelo Bulluck, Executive Director of the Hollywood Bureau of the NAACP, actor Harry Belafonte and actor Sidney Poitier attend the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los... View Photo »
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In my house, it will also be known as the Sidney Poitier Award.
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The Clippings: Who Knew | 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards Tonight | Hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie #ImageAwards
Dryer BuzzI [Benjamin Todd Jealous] hope you’ll watch as we honor the outstanding achievements of people of color in television, recording, literature, and motion picture arts — but you can be more than just a spectator. The Image Awards ceremony isn’t only...
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Author-screenwriter Richard Matheson is 86. Actor Sidney Poitier is 85. Racing Hall of Famer Bobby Unser is 78. Actress Marj Dusay is 76. Jazz-soul singer Nancy Wilson is 75. Racing Hall of Famer Roger Penske is 75. Singer-songwriter Buffy...
About Sidney Poitier
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Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE (pronounced /ˈpwætɪeɪ/; born February 20, 1927) is an Oscar-, Golden Globe-, BAFTA- and Grammy award-winning Bahamian-American actor, film director, author, and diplomat. He broke through as a star in acclaimed performances in American films and plays, which, by consciously defying racial stereotyping, gave a new dramatic... Full Article
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BELAIR, CA - OCTOBER 16: Actor Sidney Poitier (L) and Mark Russo, Chief Executive Officer Angel's Share International attend The First Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Hosts Wolfgang Puck's Sunday Brunch & Charity Auction at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air on October 16, 2011 in Belair, California...
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In this image released by NBC, Morgan Freeman, left, accepts the Cecil B. DeMille Award as Sidney Poitier and Helen Mirren look on during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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In this image released by NBC, presenter Sidney Poitier appears during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Joanna Shimkus, Sony Corporation Chairman, CEO and President Sir Howard Stringer and actor Sidney Poitier attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI...
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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Sidney Poitier (L) and AFI Board of Directors Chairman Bob Daly in the audience at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award...
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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Sidney Poitier speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on...
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Quincy Jones and honoree Sidney Poitier speak during The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Honoree Sidney Poitier and Film Society of Lincoln Center executive director Rose Kuo attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Honoree Sidney Poitier speaks during The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) (L-R) Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Sidney Poitier, Quentin Tarantino and Quincy Jones attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Harry Belafonte and honoree Sidney Poitier attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Honoree Sidney Poitier and The Film Society of Lincoln Center board chair, Ann Tenenbaum attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at Alice Tully Hall on May 2, 2011 in New York City.
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Actor Sidney Poitier (C) poses for photos with musician Quincy Jones (L) and actress Ruby Dee, at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring Poitier, in New York City May 2, 2011.
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Actor Sidney Poitier jokes with musician Quincy Jones (L) as actress Ruby Dee watches at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring Poitier in New York City May 2, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) (L-R) Film Society of Lincoln Center executive director Rose Kuo , honoree Sidney Poitier, Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Richard Pena attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award at...
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Actor Sidney Poitier poses for photos with fellow actor Ruby Dee at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring Poitier in New York City May 2, 2011.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 28: Actor Sidney Portier attends the AMPAS and the United States Postal honoring of Gregory Peck with A First-Day-Of-Issue Dedication Ceremony at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on April 28, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Sidney Poitier arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.
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Actor Sidney Poitier arrives at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, California February 27, 2011.
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Sidney Poitier arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, Calif. , Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011.
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Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is shown with actor Sidney Poitier from the episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that originally aired on April 7, 2000 in this publicity photograph released to Reuters May 24, 2011. The finale of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will be telecast May 25.
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Actor Sir Ben Kingsley arrives at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring award-winning actor Sidney Poitier in New York City May 2, 2011.
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Actress Joan Collins arrives at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring award-winning actor Sidney Poitier in New York City May 2, 2011.
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Director Quentin Tarantino arrives at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring award-winning actor Sidney Poitier in New York City May 2, 2011.
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Actor Morgan Freeman gestures as he arrives at The Film Society's Annual Gala Presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award honoring award-winning actor Sidney Poitier, in New York City May 2, 2011.
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BELAIR, CA - OCTOBER 16: Actor Sidney Poitier (L) and Mark Russo, Chief Executive Officer Angel's Share International attend The First Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Hosts Wolfgang Puck's Sunday Brunch & Charity Auction at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air on October 16, 2011 in Belair, California...
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