The word, “legend”, is often thrown around, but it rarely applies. When we’re having a conversation about the actor Sidney Poitier, the word “legend” does not fit because it is an understatement of all that he has accomplished. Poitier is one of the most talented and hard working actors to have ever lived. Most notably, he starred in the first production of A Raisin In The Sun and became the first Black Actor to ever be nominated for an Academy Award. Beyond his own career, Poitier has done wonders as a mentor and inspiration to the likes of Denzel Washington, Hill Harper and many more. Today, he turns ninety-two years young.
Happy 92nd birthday, Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/lua0tHq1YZ
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) February 20, 2019
To celebrate his birthday, many of those in the world of film, television and theater sang his praises. The Tribeca Film Festival tweeted, “Happy 92nd birthday to the beautiful and barrier-breaking king Sidney Poitier!” The Toronto International Film Institute added, “Happy 92nd birthday to the one and only barrier-breaking icon Sidney Poitier.”
Saw Sidney Poitier trending and almost had a meltdown. WHEW. It's his birthday! Happy birthday icon! xoxo pic.twitter.com/PCrfn1K6wr
— KelleyLCarter (@KelleyLCarter) February 20, 2019
Poitier has retired from acting, but in recent years he has earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom and he has served as the Bahamian Ambassador to Japan. Let’s all celebrate and honor the life of Sidney Poitier. Ninety-two years down and so many more beautiful moments to go.
