RIP Sidney Poitier

[whitenemesis]

Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

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[T5R+]

In The Heat Of The Night - 2 superb lead actors demonstrating their craft. 50+ years later, still an iconic film in my view.

 

[jasmine]

yep very good actor , to be honest didnt realise he was black , and thats not a racist thing just didnt even consider it been in some great films and great performances

 

[Swotty]

A pioneer in the film industry.

"They call me Mr. Tibbs"!

Unforgettable.

 

[grober]

In The Heat Of The Night - 2 superb lead actors demonstrating their craft. 50+ years later, still an iconic film in my view.

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Brilliant! Forgot how good that film is, must watch it again soon.

 

[slade1]

Great actor, remember seeing Black Board jungle in Nairobi.
Theme music Rock Around the Clock.

 

[fabes]

Oddly, it was Sneakers in which I remember him best not having seen some of his other films until more recently (and that Sneakers remains one of my favourite films due to memories of that time)

 

[T5R+]

Brilliant! Forgot how good that film is, must watch it again soon.

Another worth a watch is "Twelve Angry Men" with Henry Fonda & Lee Cobb - another oldie but fantastic.

 

[davymead]

Another worth a watch is "Twelve Angry Men" with Henry Fonda & Lee Cobb - another oldie but fantastic.

My favourite film. Lumet at his genius best.

 

[davymead]

Incredible memory for me having him walk past me with a smile in Alpha Street Slough, whilst on a break I guess from shooting the disco scene from the film ‘ To Sir With Love’ recorded at a club in Slough High Street.
Wonderful Actor. RIP.