Sidney Poitier
In this article, we’ll discuss Sidney Poitier’s dating life, net worth, age, birthday, family & relationship information, facts, and biography.
Who is Sidney Poitier dating right now?
Currently he is not dating anyone. However, he has dated Joanna Shimkus, Susan Denberg, Diahann Carroll, Juanita Hardy in the past.
Sidney Poitier Net Worth
His net worth is $20 Million as of 2024 and he makes money through working as an Actor.
| Networth: | $20 Million |
| Salary: | Not known |
| Primary Income Source: | Actor |
Sidney Poitier – Biography / wiki
Sidney Poitier is a popular Bahamian and American Actor, Director and Diplomat. He was the first African American and Bahamian to win an Academy Award. The first African American to win an Oscar was an actor who performed in Lilies of the Field. Sidney L. Poitier was an actor, director and diplomat. Poitier was praised for his performance in A Patch of Blue. He was raised in a lower-middle-class Baptist family in Miami, Florida.
| Full Name: | Sidney L. Poitier |
| DOB: | 20-Feb-27 |
| Birth Place: | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Birth Year: | 1927 |
| Country: | United States |
| Current Age: | 94 |
| Date of Death: | January 06, 2022 |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Hometown: | Miami, Florida |
| Nationality: | Bahamian and American |
| Religion: | Baptist |
| Occupation: | Actor, Director, and Diplomat |
Age and Birthday
He is currently 94 years old. His date of birth was February 20, 1927. He was born on a Sunday.
Birth location and Hometown
Sidney Poitier place of birth is Miami, Florida, United States. His hometown is Miami, Florida.
Sidney Poitier Girlfriend, Dating and Family
Evelyn Poitier is Sidney Poitier’s mother. Sidney Poitier’s father is a businessman. He had six daughters. The parents of Sidney Poitier are named James and Poitier. His parents moved to Miami to sell tomatoes.
| Marital Status: | Not known |
| Spouse: | Joanna Shimkus (m. 1976–2022), Juanita Hardy (m. 1950–1965) |
| Children: | Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Anika Poitier, Beverly Poitier-Henderson, Pamela Poitier, Gina Poitier, Sherri Poitier |
Relationship History
Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus
Sidney Poitier dated Joanna Shimkus in January 1976.
Sidney Poitier and Susan Denberg
Sidney Poitier dated Susan Denberg in May 1967.
Height and Physical Appearance
| Height: | 1.89 m |
| Weight: | Unknown |
Career and Education
While he was working as a dishwasher, his friends helped him learn how to read the newspaper and speak without a Bahamian accent. Let’s Do It Again was directed by his friend Bill Cosby.| Career Facts | |
|---|---|
| Awards: | Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role |
| Years Active: | 1946 – Present |
| Debut: | Film: Sepia Cinderella (1947), TV Series: CBS Television Workshop (1952) |
| Famous Role: | Porgy in Film Porgy and Bess (1959) |
| Educational Qualification | |
|---|---|
| School/High School: | Local School in Miami, Florida |
Facts
He was one of the 25 greatest male stars of all time.
Death
According with the news, Sidney Poitier died on January 06, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California, United States at age of 94.
| Date of Death: | January 06, 2022 |
| Died: | January 6, 2022, Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Place of Death: | Beverly Hills, California, United States |
Zodiac Sign
| Zodiac / Sun Sign: | Pisces |
| Compatible Sign: | Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn |
| Element: | Water |
| Opposite sign: | Virgo |
| Sign Duality: | Passive |
| Sign Modality: | Mutable |
| Zodiac Sign Gemstones: | Amethyst |
| Birth Flower: | Primrose |
| Birth Stone: | Amethyst |