Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier is an actor, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include A Raisin in the Sun, Anna Lucasta, and Lysistrata.
Date of Birth: February 20, 1924 (102)
Birth Place: Miami, FL, USA
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun
Videos
Video: Wayne Brady Previews West End Debut in TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-15 16:30:55
Video: Vanessa Williams & Norm Lewis Talk Representation on Broadway With Black Theatre United on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-10-20 14:09:26
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-01-11 15:23:39
News
Full Cast Set For THE AFRONAUTS at Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns announced the full cast for the world premiere of THE AFRONAUTS, a Zambian space race epic by Ryan Calais Cameron, starring Lucian Msamati and Ama Qamata in her UK stage debut.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns announced the full cast for the world premiere of THE AFRONAUTS, a Zambian space race epic by Ryan Calais Cameron, starring Lucian Msamati and Ama Qamata in her UK stage debut.
THE HORROR SHOW and ZOMBIES! to Open at Academy Museum
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present two horror-focused exhibitions featuring artifacts and behind-the-scenes content from classic and contemporary films, with galleries exploring Gothic, psychological, science fiction, slasher, religious, and ghost-themed cinema.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present two horror-focused exhibitions featuring artifacts and behind-the-scenes content from classic and contemporary films, with galleries exploring Gothic, psychological, science fiction, slasher, religious, and ghost-themed cinema.
Phylicia Rashad To Direct FENCES At The Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.
John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Headline Academy Museum Gala
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron as honorees of its upcoming fundraising gala, presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron as honorees of its upcoming fundraising gala, presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.
TO OSCAR WITH LOVE: Amber Weekes Honors Oscar Brown, Jr. Centenary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.
Review: The 2026 International Black Theatre Festival
by Vickie Evans - Jul 29, 2026
I have been attending the International Black Theatre Festival since 2009, and it has yet to disappoint me. The week promises an extraordinary lineup of world-class theatrical productions, educational workshops, The Garland Lee Thompson, Sr. Readers' Theatre presentations, celebrity appearances, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences for theatre lovers of every generation.
by Vickie Evans - Jul 29, 2026
I have been attending the International Black Theatre Festival since 2009, and it has yet to disappoint me. The week promises an extraordinary lineup of world-class theatrical productions, educational workshops, The Garland Lee Thompson, Sr. Readers' Theatre presentations, celebrity appearances, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences for theatre lovers of every generation.
Tony Nominated Choreographer and Actor Hope Clarke Dies at 85
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
Pandora Productions Opens SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Pandora Productions will present the acclaimed play SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, opening tonight, offering a compelling exploration of societal connections and human relationships.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Pandora Productions will present the acclaimed play SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, opening tonight, offering a compelling exploration of societal connections and human relationships.
The Coolidge to Celebrate Icons, Love, and Women in February and March Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre revealed their repertory programing for February and March 2026 which will kick-off with Icons celebrating Sidney Poitier who was one of the most important American cultural figures of the 20th century.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre revealed their repertory programing for February and March 2026 which will kick-off with Icons celebrating Sidney Poitier who was one of the most important American cultural figures of the 20th century.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Unveils Oscar-Themed Programming
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has detailed its new programming series, Oscars Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. The programming offers audiences the chance to celebrate the 98th Oscars and immerse themselves in Oscars history.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has detailed its new programming series, Oscars Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. The programming offers audiences the chance to celebrate the 98th Oscars and immerse themselves in Oscars history.
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, & More Confirmed for Golden Globes Special
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
Helicline Fine Art to Continue HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS With Original Drawings And Lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Video: Wayne Brady Previews West End Debut in TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025
Wayne Brady, currently on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently stopped by Sherri to discuss his experience in the show, and also previewed his upcoming West End debut in concert performances of To Sir, with Love. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025
Wayne Brady, currently on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently stopped by Sherri to discuss his experience in the show, and also previewed his upcoming West End debut in concert performances of To Sir, with Love. Watch the interview now.
Review: THE CODE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Louise Penn - Sep 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
by Louise Penn - Sep 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Launch New Book and New Exhibition of Al Hirschfeld Artwork
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will launch a new book, and a new exhibition of Al Hirschfeld artwork; Hirschfeld’s Sondheim. Learn more about the book here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will launch a new book, and a new exhibition of Al Hirschfeld artwork; Hirschfeld’s Sondheim. Learn more about the book here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sidney Poitier been in?
Sidney Poitier has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Sidney Poitier been in?
Sidney Poitier has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sidney Poitier been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.
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