Poitier

[ pwah-tyey, pwah-tyey ]

noun

1. Sidney, 1927–2022, U.S. actor and director.

Example Sentences

Poitier, who has died at 94, helped reshape that world to such a degree that we’ll never be able to reckon fully with his impact.

From Time

Poitier was born in Miami in 1927, while his parents, tomato farmers, were visiting from their home of Cat Island, in the Bahamas.

From Time

In his autobiography, Poitier wrote of how, early in his career, he worked hard to rid himself of his Bahamian accent.

From Time

Three of Poitier’s six daughters were part of the virtual naming celebration of The Sidney Poitier New American Film School on January 25.

From Essence.com

She says he introduced her to Sidney Poitier and promised to help her career.

From The Daily Beast

His idols and inspirations, he says, were Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte.

From The Daily Beast

“He was the complete opposite of her,” said Poitier, the wife of actor Sidney Poitier.

From The Daily Beast

For Boatwright and Poitier, who spoke with Mengers nearly every day, the loss will be profound.

From The Daily Beast

Added Poitier, “She was a tough cookie with a heart of gold.”

From The Daily Beast