Sidney Poitier Discussion

Sidney Poitier (actor): Sidney Poitier was a native of Cat Island, Bahamas, although born, two months prematurely, in Miami during a visit by his parents, Evelyn (Outten) and Reginald James Poitier. He grew up in poverty as the son of farmers, with his father also driving a cab in Nassau. Sidney had little formal education and at the age of 15 was sent to Miami to live ... See full bio » Discover the latest Discussions, News, Rumors & Gossip about Sidney Poitier below

Known For: Lilies of the Field (Homer Smith), In the Heat of the Night (Det. Virgil Tibbs), The Defiant Ones (Noah Cullen), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (John Prentice)