Sidney Poitier
| Born | February 20, 1927 |
| Hometown | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Joanna Shimkus, Juanita Hardy |
| Partner | Diahann Carroll |
| Children | Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Beverly Poitier-Henderson, Anika Poitier, Pamela Poitier, Sherri Poitier, Gina Poitier |
| Parents | Reginald James Poitier, Evelyn Poitier |
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The End of an Era: La Grenouille Announces It Will Close This Week
- The iconic French restaurant opened in 1962.
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On This Day - 2 August 1967
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Mandela and de Klerk | Nominated |
| 1997 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor | Mandela and de Klerk | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Separate but Equal | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Separate but Equal | Nominated |
| 1968 | Festival de Cine de San Sebastián | Best Actor | For Love of Ivy | Winner |
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Today in History: April 13, Apollo 13 damaged by explosion
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