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'''Sir Sidney Poitier''', KBE, born February 20, 1927 (age {{age|1927|2|20}}), was one of the most famous black entertainers of the 1960s. Born on Cat Island in the [[Bahamas]], he came to New York to seek work as an actor.
'''Sir Sidney Poitier''', February 20, 1927 - January 7, 2022 , was one of the most famous black entertainers of the 1960s. Born on Cat Island in the [[Bahamas]], he came to New York to seek work as an actor.
He was known for his groundbreaking roles in dramatic film,<ref>In 1967 three of his movies -- ''To Sir, With Love'', ''In the Heat of the Night'' and ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?'' -- led all others at the box office. [https://www.nytimes.com/books/00/05/28/reviews/000528.28sayret.html NY Times]</ref> such as:
He was known for his groundbreaking roles in dramatic film,<ref>In 1967 three of his movies -- ''To Sir, With Love'', ''In the Heat of the Night'' and ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?'' -- led all others at the box office. [https://www.nytimes.com/books/00/05/28/reviews/000528.28sayret.html NY Times]</ref> such as: