Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Oscar has died. He died at the age of 94. Before his death, he was the oldest Black actor alive.
News of his death was confirmed by the office of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas.
What made Sidney Poitier stand out was his smooth, commanding presence, his dark skin, his searing good looks, bemused eye rolls, and memorable physicality.Â
What film did Sidney Poitier win an Oscar for?
Following this death, people want to know which film enabled Sidney Poitier to win an Oscar. The film Sidney Poiter won the Oscar for was titled ‘Lilies of the Field’. He won the award in the Academy Award for Best Actor in the Leading Role category.
He won the award in 1964.
May his soul rest in peace!
