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Sidney Poitier

Birth Place: Miami, FL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1959
Walter Lee Younger


[Broadway]
1947
Lester


[Broadway]
1946
Probulos


Productions

 
[Broadway, 1968]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun

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David E. Kelley to Receive the Visionary Tribute Honor at Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

David E. Kelley will receive the Visionary Tribute for Apple TV+’s acclaimed legal thriller Presumed Innocent at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards.
Post-Show Q&A With Colman Domingo and Ryan Calais Cameron Will Follow Performances of RETROGRADE
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo  and Nica Burns announces a post-show Q&A with Colman Domingo and writer of Retrograde, Ryan Calais Cameron.
Sheryl Lee Ralph to Receive Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 2nd.
GREENWOOD 1964 to be Presented at Greenway Court Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Greenwood 1964, written by Mohammed Ali Ojarigi and directed by Iona Morris Jackson, will be presented at Greenway Court Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Judd Apatow to Serve as Guest Curator of New Comedy Film Exhibition at the Academy Museum
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced that legendary writer, director and producer Judd Apatow would be the Academy Museum’s first guest curator of its newest comedy film exhibition focused on celebrating and presenting the comedy genre and filmmakers.
Comedian Rick Najera to Star in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS at Oceanside Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Oceanside Theatre Company haa unveiled the cast and creative team for Latin History for Morons, a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud chronicle of 3,000 years of Latin American history. Learn more!
Anika Poitier and David Belafonte to Join BTC 'Building the Change' Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Anika Poitier, daughter of Sidney Poitier, and David Belafonte, son of Harry Belafonte, will attend the 2nd Annual BTC “Building the Change” Gala as special guests. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend.
Photos: RETROGRADE in Rehearsal at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End transfer of the Kiln Theatre’s production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron. Check out the photos here!
Colman Domingo Joins Nica Burns as Producer For West End Transfer of RETROGRADE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee, Colman Domingo will join Nica Burns as producer for the West End transfer of the Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron.
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A progressive white couple's proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her Black fiancé home to meet them in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?' at the Kelsey Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER to be Presented at Hendersonville Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Hendersonville Theatre will present the iconic stage adaptation of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. The production examines themes of love, family, and societal change with a story as relevant today as it was over five decades ago. Learn more!
Photos: Viola Davis & Ted Danson Honored with Special Golden Globe Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025

The Golden Globes recognized the 2024 Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient, Viola Davis, and the 2024 Carol Burnett Award Recipient, Ted Danson, at the inaugural Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence. Take a look at photos here!
RETROGRADE Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

The Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the West End starring Ivanno Jeremiah. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Viola Davis to Receive the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

The Golden Globes® has announced that actress, producer and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis has been named the Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree for 2025.
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cherríe Moraga & Richard Wesley Named 2024 Recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Esteemed American playwrights Cherríe Moraga and Richard Wesley have been announced as the 2024 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards. Learn more about the playwrights and about the awards.
Interview: Darnell Abraham of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Oct 22, 2024

I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Lyric Hammersmith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 12, 2024

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing.  See what our critic had to say.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sidney Poitier been in?

Sidney Poitier has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sidney Poitier been in?

Sidney Poitier has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sidney Poitier been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

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