http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/biographies/47108
There is an article link that a little bit about his childhood that was probably in the book that they mention in the article called The Long Journey.
It seems his childhood was spent in abject poverty and grew up in troubling times. He had a big family of ten and got into trouble alot in his teens. He faced racism when he came to America and had to work menial jobs.
Sidney Poitier's birth name is Sidney L. Poitier.
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His wife was Juanita Hardy but now Juanita Poitier.
Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927.
what inspired Sidney Poitier to be an actor
No information has been released indicating that Sidney Poitier is sick. As of March 2014, Sidney is 87 years old and was recently seen presenting the Oscar for Best Director at this years Academy Awards.
Poitier got a formal education of how it was back in his time but he barley studied or did the work
His wife was Juanita Hardy but now Juanita Poitier.
As of December 2011, Sidney Poitier is still living.
Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927.
Sidney poitier was not a slave but he was born into poverty (poor)
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Sidney Poitier's height is 6' 2½" (1.89 m.
Sidney Poitier has written: 'This life' -- subject(s): Actors, Biography
what inspired Sidney Poitier to be an actor
performer
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See the related link below for Sidney Poitier's IMDb entry which lists all of his movie appearences.
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