In this article, you will discover more information about Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus, her personal information and career details, her net worth, and many other related details worth noting about her. Keep reading to find out more!
Personal profile and career information about Joanne Shimkus
She is a Canadian film actress and the former wife of the late actor Sidney Poitier. She was born on October 30, 1943 (age 78) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
She made her first appearance in 1964 in the film De l’ amour. Her performance impressed late film director Robert Enrico so he selected her to appear in three films Les adventuriers (1967), Tante Zita (1968), and Ho! (1968). She was married to the legendary actor Sidney Poitier in 1976. Her daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier is also an actress.
Net worth of Joanna Shimkus
Her source of wealth is primarily from the many roles she played in films. She has a net worth of approximately $60 million as of 2022. She is famous for her acting career, her marriage to the late actor Sidney Poitier and her daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier who has also followed the family career.
