SIDNEY POITIER – 94 YEARS OLD

Actor and director, Sir Sidney Poitier, has made a good name for himself in Hollywood. His credit role in the movie Lilies of the Field made him the first Bahamian to receive both Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Best Actor – making history. Because of his excellent acting skills, he also received recognition and success in three other movies in the late ’60s. A closer look at his life will tell you that all his accomplishments, whether inside or outside Hollywood, are supported with awards and accolades presented by prominent bodies in the entertainment scene.

Last year, his hometown in the Bahamas was hit by Hurricane Dorian and it got heavily destroyed. It was devastating for someone who grew up in the Bahamas like Poitier, but thankfully most homes were covered by home insurance. He may have lost some of his belongings as well, but thankfully he and his family turned out okay. He’s 93 now, but we hope to still see him on the big screen.