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Sidney Poitier, August 28, 1963
Born February 20, 1927 (1927-02-20) (age 83)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation Actor, director, writer, diplomat
Years active 1943–2001 (acting)
Spouse Juanita Hardy (1950-1965)
Joanna Shimkus (1976-present)
Sidney Poitier, KBE  born February 20, 1927 is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat.