Sidney Poitier – Biography, Facts & Life Story

Sidney Poitier American, Bahamian Actor, Director


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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Bodytype Average
Height 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m)
Weight 97 kg (213 lbs)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Dark Brown
Nickname Poitier
Gender Male
Date of Birth February 20, 1927
Full Name Sidney Poitier
Profession Actor, Director
Nationality American, Bahamian
Date of Death January 6, 2022
Place of Death Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death Heart failure (Alzheimer’s disease)
Birthplace Miami, Florida, United States
Religion Roman Catholic
Zodiac Sign Pisces

Sidney Poitier the Oscar winning actor is no more with us. He died because of heart failure (alzheimer’s disease). He was 92 year old when he left this world.

When he was just 15, he was sent with his brother to live in Miami. He was the father of 6 children and had a net worth of $25 million approximately. In the early’s, he used to have a dashing personality and had a pretty decent height i.e., 6 feet 2 inches.

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Sidney Poitier Education

Qualification: Little formal education

Sidney Poitier Career

Profession: Actor, Director

Known For: Sir Sidney Poitier

Net Worth: USD $25 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Reginald James Poitier

Mother: Evelyn Poitier

Brother: Cyril Poitier

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Joanna Shimkus (m. 1976–2022)

No. of Children: 6

Daughter: Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Anika Poitier, Pamela Poitier, Beverly Poitier-Henderson, Sherri Poitier, Gina Poitier

Past Relationships:

Juanita Hardy (m. 1950–1965)

FAQs

Who was Sidney Poitier?

Sidney Poitier was an American, Bahamian actor, director, born on 20 February, 1927 in Miami, Florida, United States.

When did Sidney Poitier pass away?

Sidney Poitier passed away on January 6, 2022.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of Sidney Poitier’s death was Heart failure (Alzheimer’s disease).

How old was Sidney Poitier at the time of death?

Sidney Poitier was 2 years old when he passed away.

How tall was Sidney Poitier?

Sidney Poitier was 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m).

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