Sidney Poitier Discussion

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

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