Who is Sidney Poitier’s daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier?
SIDNEY POITIER, the first Black man to win an Oscar, passed away on Thursday, January 6, at the age of 94.
The legendary late actor is survived by his wife, Joanna Shimkus, and six daughters.
Who is Sidney Poitier's daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier?
Sydney Tamiia Poitier, 48, is an American television and film actress and daughter of late Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier.
Sydney was born on November 15, 1973, and is the most-well known daughter or the Piotier family.
After studying and graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a bachelor’s degree in acting, she found her first role in the series, First Years.
Since then, she has also appear on TV shows like; Joan of Arcadia, Veronica Mars, Chicago P.D. and Homecoming.
Sydney is married to Dorian Heartsong. The couple shares a son.
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Sydney told The Hollywood Reporter in 2013 that her favorite movie by her father was To Sir, With Love.
“He played this empowering teacher, and I just remember feeling super proud that he was my dad. The world knows him as this iconic, legendary, historical figure. But he’s also just a really, really good dad."
What is Sydney Poitier's net worth?
Sydney's net worth is estimated to be around $5million, according to
How many children does Sidney Poitier have?
In 1950, Sidney Poitier married Juanita Hardy. The couple had four daughters together; Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, and Gina.
In 1965, however, the pair divorced and Sidney re-married his costar Joanna Shimkus in 1976. The couple had two daughters together; Sydney and Anika.
Poitier and Shimkus have been married for over 45 years.
Who is Sidney Poitier and what was his net worth?
Sidney Poitier was the first Bahamian and African American to win an Academy Award as Best Actor in 1964 for the film, Lilies of the Field.
He was raised in the Bahamas until he was 15 and started his career on Broadway.
He can be seen in hits like; To Sir With Love, Blackboard Jungle, The Defiant Ones, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.
In 1974, Sidney received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II and a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
His net worth was estimated to be around $20million, according to
Poitier passed away on January 6, 2022, at his home in Los Angeles. No cause of death was confirmed.
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Longtime friend, Oprah Winfrey, wrote a statement on after his passing.
“For me, the greatest of the ‘Great Trees’ has fallen: Sidney Poitier. My honor to have loved him as a mentor. Friend. Brother. Confidant. Wisdom teacher," she said. "The utmost, highest regard and praise for his most magnificent, gracious, eloquent life. I treasured him. I adored him. He had an enormous soul I will forever cherish. Blessings to Joanna and his world of beautiful daughters."