Don Dan Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Legendary Hollywood actor and first black man to win an Oscar, Sir Sidney Poitier, has died at the age of 94, a Bahamian government official has said. In 1964, he made history by clinching the Academy of Motion Pictures statuette for his work in Lilies of the Field, and went on to appear in dozens of films and television shows. The actor had three box offices hits with 'In the Heat of the Night', 'To Sir, with Love' and 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'. In the film In the Heat of the Night he delivered the iconic line: "They call me Mister Tibbs". He also directed a number of projects. Legend RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I enjoyed many of his movies, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1st thing I thought of,anyway RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 In The Heat Of The Night is a classic, also Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Great actor. RiP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tazio said: In The Heat Of The Night is a classic, also Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. He was a good actor I think but that film has aged terribly. How Katherine Hepburn won the Oscar for it ill never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 He's my favourite actor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 It's Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: He was a good actor I think but that film has aged terribly. How Katherine Hepburn won the Oscar for it ill never know. I was about to post much the same. Poitier was a great actor. But Guess Who even at the time was criticised as patronising by black activists (as they would be termed today). And more recently by feminists because of the nullity of the part of Poitier's girl friend. She basically said nothing of consequence. And I was never a fan of Spencer and Hepburn especially when they played together. In The Heat of the Night was a much better film with superb performances by Poitier and Rod Steiger. i Edited January 7, 2022 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Very sad news, a tremendous actor. First film I loved him in was the Defiant Ones with Tony Curtis. The Heat of the night is an iconic film. Both him and Rod Stieger were excellent in it. RIP Sidney Poitier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: I was about to post much the same. Poitier was a great actor. But Guess Who even at the time was criticised as patronising by black activists (as they would be termed today). And more recently by feminists because of the nullity of the part of Poitier's girl friend. She basically said nothing of consequence. And I was never a fan of Spencer and Hepburn especially when they played together. In The Heat of the Night was a much better film with superb performances by Poitier and Rod Steiger. i Yes that's all correct. It was even considered patronising by many critics even then. Its mawkishly sentimental too due to Spencer Tracy being on his last legs. I liked him and Hepburn but their films together were not that good but individually they made great films. She got the Oscar for sentimental reasons and ironically won it the next year anyway for an incredible performance in " The Lion In Winter" thoroughly deserving . Although it was a tie. Yes " In the heat of the night" is so superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 A great actor, very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: It's Potter Pottah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Francis Albert said: I was about to post much the same. Poitier was a great actor. But Guess Who even at the time was criticised as patronising by black activists (as they would be termed today). And more recently by feminists because of the nullity of the part of Poitier's girl friend. She basically said nothing of consequence. And I was never a fan of Spencer and Hepburn especially when they played together. In The Heat of the Night was a much better film with superb performances by Poitier and Rod Steiger. i In the Heat of the Night was a great film. Watched it not long ago and it’s aged really well. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, John Findlay said: Very sad news, a tremendous actor. First film I loved him in was the Defiant Ones with Tony Curtis. The Heat of the night is an iconic film. Both him and Rod Stieger were excellent in it. RIP Sidney Poitier. Both great films and great actors. RIP to a real film legend, Sydney Poitier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 RIP To sir, with love was a brilliant film. Watched it a couple of years ago for the first time in decades. The contrast of him and the London East end kids was classic. Great actor, one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I think in the heat of the night was his greatest film, and this scene groundbreaking at the time. Slapped the entitlement right off his arrogant face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, JFK-1 said: I think in the heat of the night was his greatest film, and this scene groundbreaking at the time. Slapped the entitlement right off his arrogant face. There was a story about Nelson Mandela seeing the film when he was on Robben Island. It was years later he discovered that scene had been cut in South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Also directed Stir Crazy, one of, if not the, funniest films ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Legend! One of my favourites, Deadly Pursuit. It's been a long while, but I think I'll go back and give it another watch. Had a different title elsewhere, Shoot to Kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Norm said: Also directed Stir Crazy, one of, if not the, funniest films ever. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 hours ago, Norm said: Also directed Stir Crazy, one of, if not the, funniest films ever. He also directed ghost dad with bill Cosby. I can’t forgive him for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Norm said: Also directed Stir Crazy, one of, if not the, funniest films ever. Oh yes i forgot he directed that. I just loved Gene Wilder and Richard Prior together and separately,. 7 hours ago, ri Alban said: Legend! One of my favourites, Deadly Pursuit. It's been a long while, but I think I'll go back and give it another watch. Had a different title elsewhere, Shoot to Kill. Forgot about that too.it was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 hours ago, ri Alban said: Legend! One of my favourites, Deadly Pursuit. It's been a long while, but I think I'll go back and give it another watch. Had a different title elsewhere, Shoot to Kill. That was a good movie. I also liked Sneakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Babs always writes a lovely tweet about someone when they die. She him and Paul Newman had a production company for a time. Edited January 8, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Babs always writes a lovely tweet about someone when they die. She him and Steve Mcqueen had a production company for a time. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 RIP Sidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Great actor - and one of the few celebs who could mesmerise an audience with an awards speech or interviews. He spoke with an abundance of authority, compassion, eloquence, humility & dignity. I just loved his voice and speaking style. A true giant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Morgan Freeman might be a current equivalent of Poitier. A black man who is a superb actor and just like Poitier extremely eloquent while radiating a humble dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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