Oscar winning actor Sidney Poitier passes away at 94

Commander Wallace · 01-07-22, 09:52 PM

Trail blazing actor Sidney Poitier has passed away. Sidney won an Oscar in 1963, for Lilies of the Field. the first for a black actor. Sidney would go on to other movies. One of my favorites was " in the heat of the night. " 1967

Sidney would portray detective Virgil Tibbs opposite Rod Steiger.

Quote: Even though it won Best Picture, as well as four other statuettes, Poitier was not nominated. The film would go on to create a franchise for the Virgil Tibbs character, with the 1970 sequel “They Call Me, Mr. Tibbs!” and 1971’s “The Organization.” It was also the inspiration for a television series, running from 1988 to 1992. Carroll O'Connor portrays police chief Bill Gillespie.

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Sidney was also a director. Sidney Poiter had such a commanding presence in films and will be missed.

Rest in peace and thanks for the great cinema and unforgettable characters.

Reece · 01-07-22, 10:32 PM

Sad but he did live a long life, great actor, I remember watching one of his first big movies "To sir with love".
Another great was "The Bedford Incident".
R.I.P.

Skybird · 01-08-22, 03:56 AM

I liked his acting. His screen presence was intense.

Catfish · 01-08-22, 06:11 AM

Very good actor, as Commander Wallace said a trailblazer, a staunch fighter against racism not only in films, ambassador, knighted by the Queen in 1974.
"In the heat of the night" was a masterpiece, while i also liked a lot of his other films this one, "The defiant ones" and "Shoot to kill" are my favourites.
Rest in peace Mr Poitier.

Jimbuna · 01-08-22, 07:55 AM

Yet another of the greats leaves us.

RIP

mapuc · 01-08-22, 09:37 AM

R.I.P Sidney You were a great actor.

Liked you in the Bedford Incident(Man do I wish to see that movie again)

Markus

gap · 01-08-22, 10:18 AM

Rest in peace Detective Tibbs

Sean C · 01-09-22, 02:56 AM

Another legend gone.

R.I.P., Mr. Poitier.

Reece · 01-09-22, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

R.I.P Sidney You were a great actor.

Liked you in the Bedford Incident(Man do I wish to see that movie again)

Markus

Never forget near the end:
Don't worry Commodore, the Bedford will never fire first, but if he fires one I'll fire one . . .
FIRE ONE!!

01-07-22, 09:52 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Oscar winning actor Sidney Poitier passes away at 94 Trail blazing actor Sidney Poitier has passed away. Sidney won an Oscar in 1963, for Lilies of the Field. the first for a black actor. Sidney would go on to other movies. One of my favorites was " in the heat of the night. " 1967 Sidney would portray detective Virgil Tibbs opposite Rod Steiger. Quote: Even though it won Best Picture, as well as four other statuettes, Poitier was not nominated. The film would go on to create a franchise for the Virgil Tibbs character, with the 1970 sequel “They Call Me, Mr. Tibbs!” and 1971’s “The Organization.” It was also the inspiration for a television series, running from 1988 to 1992. Carroll O'Connor portrays police chief Bill Gillespie. https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/wa...dinth-ec384-2/ Sidney was also a director. Sidney Poiter had such a commanding presence in films and will be missed. Rest in peace and thanks for the great cinema and unforgettable characters.

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Sad but he did live a long life, great actor, I remember watching one of his first big movies "To sir with love". Another great was "The Bedford Incident". R.I.P. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I liked his acting. His screen presence was intense. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Very good actor, as Commander Wallace said a trailblazer, a staunch fighter against racism not only in films, ambassador, knighted by the Queen in 1974. "In the heat of the night" was a masterpiece, while i also liked a lot of his other films this one, "The defiant ones" and "Shoot to kill" are my favourites. Rest in peace Mr Poitier. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yet another of the greats leaves us. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	R.I.P Sidney You were a great actor. Liked you in the Bedford Incident(Man do I wish to see that movie again) Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Another legend gone. R.I.P., Mr. Poitier. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet