What is Sidney Poitier’s net worth?
The actor has amassed a net worth of $20 million.
| Net Worth: | $20 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022 (94 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 189 cm |
| Profession: | Actor, Author, Diplomat, Film Director, Film Producer, Writer |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Sidney Poitier was an American-born Bahamian actor, film director, author, and diplomat who had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death. Poitier was one of the last surviving stars of the so-called “Golden Age of Hollywood,” and was considered showbiz royalty. He was widely praised after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964, becoming the first black man to achieve this feat. He was also the first Bahamian national to win the award.
Career
After returning back to civilian life, Sidney took another job as a dishwasher. However, he also began to audition for various theatre roles, eventually becoming involved with the American Negro Theater. However, his initial stage performances were far from successful. He couldn’t sing, and he still had a noticeable Bahamian accent. Determined to succeed, he spent the next six months refining his acting abilities. This resulted in a much more successful performance as the leading man in a Broadway production of “Lysistrata.”
Personal Life
Sydney was married to Juanita Hardy from 1950 until 1965. They had four daughters together. He has been married to Joanna Shimkus since 1976. They have two daughters together.
Quotes
“So I’m OK with myself, with history, my work, who I am and who I was.”
— Sidney Poitier
“To simply wake up every morning a better person than when I went to bed.”
— Sidney Poitier
“My wife collects knickknacks.”
— Sidney Poitier
“I couldn’t adjust to the racism in Florida.”
— Sidney Poitier
“I knew what it was to be uncomfortable in a movie theater watching unfolding on the screen images of myself – not me, but black people – that were uncomfortable.”
— Sidney Poitier
