Sidney Poitier salutes Denzel Washington on his Oscar® win

[@kasulebriankalule2129]

When I read this morning that Sir Sidney Poitier had passed on, I remembered this tearing speech. Sidney epitomized decency. I am grateful I named my daughter after him. Rest in power Sidney.

[@KKG51]

When Denzel said the part about chasing Sidney and following in his footsteps it made me choke up a bit. Denzel is a great actor but Sidney Poitier, as others have already written here "Is Class And Elegance Personified"!! God bless you Mr. Poitier, you sir are one in a Billion!!!!

[@SueProv]

Wow. Tears flow when you hear such a flow of honor, gratitude and living historic continuity. These men are giants in their humility and artistic triumphs. Thank you Sidney and thank yoy Denzel.

[@nateriver1005]

Sidney Poitier is the father you want and the father-in-law you're intimidated by. He really sets the bar on class

[@epipd5712]

I absolutely love Sidney Poitier and every movie he made. He is special and not many can make moments in film like him.

[@RibusPQR]

Two classy men respecting each other. Beautiful.

[@terenceoctober581]

I got emotional just looking & listening to Sir Sidney just being real & complimentary. I have been a fan, from the first movie I saw with Sir Sidney, ( The Defiant One) & I saw that one in the early 1960s when I was a kid. Much love, R.I.P. Sir. ( peace).

[@504Diva]

"he put the button on it for me" Legends on Legends. We (film lovers) are all proud.

[@38Gaucho]

Truly a gentleman and a scholar. I really need to watch more of his movies. So far I've only watched "In the Heat of the Night."

[@xell5252]

To Sir With Love is my favorite

[@barbarajolley6578]

Watch him in Lilies of the Field. It's his Oscar-winning role:).

[@Karmakazi369]

Jest heard a Denzel interview on the show Q on CBC today, where this clip was played for Denzel and he was left speechless because he had somehow, I'm the complexity of life never heard it before. Powerful.

[@janiehallls]

so honest and sincere...full of emotion...

[@steviesuperstar]

very nice compliment from one great actor to another!!

[@Marcusx1980]

He could read the phonebook out loud, and it would still sound like poetry.

[@actordie318]

Marcus Silverbåge lol

[@nilanjanataraphder2178]

So beautifully expressed!!!

[@TigerGreene]

For the Gen Z out there, a "phone book" is a big book of phone numbers of all the people or businesses nearby, popular before Google. A "book" is a stack of websites printed on paper and bound together. "Paper" is a thin sheet that people used to put words on, before laptops were invented.

[@soojeepyo9398]

How more elegant could a man be? WOW! This man embodies the word "elegance." And his voice!!! Like someone commented, I really could hear this man for 24 hours and never get tired of that voice. And he is 80 years old?!! WOW! And you, dear Denzel, I hope there would be someone who could say the same thing to you later. " I will always follow in your footsteps, sir. There is nothing I would rather do.

[@TheReminisce777]

Yes. Read the Measure of a Man!

[@APhilCollinsFan]

What more could someone ask for being a actor !!! ladies and gentlemens , .. Mister Sydney Poitier, .. A true Living Legend

[@rainp2034]

This was very powerful and very well spoken by Mr. Sidney Poitier

[@aniketadhane8356]

R.I.P. SIDNEY POITIER. WORLD LOST A LEGEND TODAY. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@mr.boxingmoves486]

WHAT TWO beautiful magnificent Souls we have in our midst.... in Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington

[@joanvranch7864]

He was a very good looking man and a good actor is as the foot sir with love and enjoyed the film rest in peace sidney

[@paulbaker1505]

This guy kicked the door down for the black talent to come threw. What a talent.. Totally agree. Denzils just as class

[@federeragent]

ladies and gentlemen..the definition of the word (CLASS)

[@kathypate8153]

He will be missed so much, greatest actor & person ever, the Best Of The Best, have so much love for him ❤

[@jademm]

I can sit and listen to Sidney Poitier all day long. He's so dignified and classy. Denzel rocks too!!

[@Gq_Lorries]

Almighty bless u Mr Poitier, I’m just a normal 9-5 African Jamaican who respect and listen to how u express urself in interviews/awards and how actors talked about u. I’m thankful for ur role modelling examples throughout ur wonderful career sir.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@livinglegend010]

The inspiration this man naturally emitted throughout his lifetime is not restricted to acting ability. His mastery of the English language is enough to prompt inspiration which any serious student can appreciate.

[@princephillips7498]

I love and revere both these great men!!

[@afrikaninked6605]

So well spoken Sidney much love and respect

[@BrainstormerXV]

How more elegant can one be? He has a poetic thing about him.

[@indurnuguri1]

What an elegant man, Sidney is! He oozes class with humility. Denzel and Tom Hanks are two of my favorite actors. They are such versatile actors who act so effortlessly.

[@sbarrow06]

Watch "Philadelphia"!!! Very powerful film!

[@xell5252]

ABSO FUKIN LUTELY the best actor I have EVER seen, Sidney Poitier ✌🏾✊🏾🤎 and Denzel is right behind

[@BrileyGabriel]

I have always felt that Denzel Washington was the PERFECT man, both in terms of his ability as an actor and his character as a man, to inherit the torch from the great Sidney Poitier!

[@tomada36]

+Briley Gabriel Morgan Freeman too!

[@BrileyGabriel]

Daniel Toma Morgan Freeman is a GREAT actor! I remember him as "Easy Reader" from The Electric Company show in my childhood, but Morgan isn't really a "Leading Man" as an actor. He is usually cast in a supporting role. Sidney was a Leading Man, as is Denzel, that's why I think of Denzel first.

[@joshuaj.chinda9873]

@@BrileyGabriel Morgan started his career quite too late though

[@barbarajolley6578]

@@BrileyGabriel True, Morgan Freeman is usually in a suporting role, ut he makes these role gems:). I loved him in Shawshank Redemption:).

[@hzjohnson1632]

Happy 94th birthday to Mr. Poitier! May your days be filled w/ good health & happiness.

[@PeanutsandPopcorn]

This man is a king to me

[@royrogers3404]

RIP Sidney. The most well-spoken actor if our time.

[@AmiableOrchid]

I love hearing him speak. It's like a fountain of wisdom. I wish I could sit indian style by the fireplace and soak it up. Like years of experience being bestowed...

[@mensahcarrelle]

2 real legends !!! love them both :-)

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Sidney Poitier saluting his Oscar to Denzel Washington, fresh off of his Oscar win was a special Oscar moment to cherish.

[@twopaddles1]

some people change as they 'gain' more fame but denzel's tribute to sidney 10 years ago is no different than in this video..which shows how great a person denzel is..it's always good to see people like sidney poitier and morgan freeman as role models.

[@Mrlaughingforme]

This is a very special and irreplaceable gentleman, you are awesome Sidney.

[@ilovechristmas985]

Denzel is the carbon copy to Sidney Poitier. So much class!❤

[@tinketteful]

but you, Mr. Poitier, were the trailblazer that cleared a path for Denzel's time. Thanks for your bravery in staying the course (giving us great performances) and in leveling the fields.

[@sheilacade776]

Love you Mr. Poitier,RIP.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Sidney exudes class and dignity. When I see the way so many African Entertainers carry themselves today I ask myself why? What was what is so wrong with carrying yourself like the kind of man that other men would aspire to be like, an object of respect, instead of an object of ridicule.

[@cmiller928]

I have nothing but respect for Mr. Poitier! He respresented everything that american society tried to suppress in the early 20th century.

[@68kira]

brilliance breeds brilliance.... if Sidney is Denzels inspiration no wonder Denzel is such a wonderful beautiful human being.. and a great actor..

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

Sidney Poitier & Denzel Washington are 2 phenomenal actors #TrueKings

[@digigroovestudios]

Mr. Poitier is the Father of all black actors... Yes sir he is.

[@CBrown9758]

LOVE U SIDNEY!

[@GeeBee..]

RIP... 💜🕊💜

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Him and Morgan freeman have the wow factor for there voices

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

Add James Earl Jones- Mufassa!

[@ahmadghanim5886]

Rest easy Sidney.

[@runnerlegend7726]

One of my idols!

[@christellejuste2921]

I like denzel washington.

[@nitaaguilar3504]

thank u sir for that compliment for my favorite DENZEL WASHINGTON

[@georgiana3560]

love him

[@Africa-ky1bg]

Sidney P ~ I love you from the depths of my soul ! You are the embodiment of elegance, dignity & eloquence. I wish I could have met you to tell you directly.... I have forever loved you thru all your movie roles, interviews & books ! "The Measure of A Man" - with your narration was an absolute masterpiece ! You are the living example of what ALL men should strive to become. The scene in "A Patch of Blue" where Selina brailled your face - that was it for me ! Your Sunday phone conversations with Oprah...I would love to hear those if they were recorded ~ a lifetime of wisdom with your beloved voice ~ that would be heaven. 💕💕💕

[@MacPr0xnxx0]

Sidney such a talented actor

[@shunte652]

I made the 1k like great actor such class elegance humility and dignity❤

[@sagrai2564]

like hanks said Washington and potier belong in the same exclusive club

[@Jackpot00]

RIP Sidney absolute legend

[@sidneypoitierisburninginhe2996]

SIDNEY POITIER MORE LIKE SIDNEY POORTIER HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😱😱😱😱

[@stevemccollum9838]

Class personified

[@skinnyhobo]

What a class act!

[@sidneypoitierisburninginhe2996]

he can't hear you

[@heathercole4899]

Awesome🌷❤

[@TheCharlaB]

so well said Mr.P!

[@lairdinaim3741]

***SIDNEY,excelente ator e exemplo de vida***

[@TheJazzlady40]

Such a great salute to 2 great actors

[@sidneypoitierisburninginhe2996]

You realise he's in hell right?

[@boxing4life410]

I don’t no much bout this man but for him to give credit to others is amazing .. my brother try’s to tell he better then Denzel lol we always argue bout it

[@6anatolyy4]

what a gentleman.

[@losertherapy244]

I think Sidney Poitier and Nina Simone have similar ways of talking, as if they were siblings

[@mohammadrickypratama6720]

2 living legends

[@Jaggerx33]

The fact that Halle Berry won tonight and became the first black female to win an Oscar in a leading role is amazing

[@miguelrivera5430]

Bellamy Blake Women no matter

[@neelabhraroy4238]

Frankly she didn't deserve that award a bit. Sissy Spacek should have won.

[@MIC43mic53]

humble truth

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Stunningly beautiful men and artists!

[@buhleke]

I just can't believe how this guy could possibly be over 80 years old. He looks so young.

[@raulomargarcia]

True legend

[@bobbylewisjr5250]

Wow.crazy.great stuff

[@fernandosiqueiradecastro5015]

sidney poitier expressando todo seu orgulho por mais um ator negro ganhar o óscar sendo que ele foi o primeiro .

[@arpitdas4263]

Awesome actor

[@oldugly7469]

To Sir With Love

[@rw100251403]

Bowling Green -Sewing Machine -"The Defiant Ones" 1958 Best Actor

[@22Estalinho22]

eu nunca vou acreditar que o tempo passou para vc

[@wearehere2makadiff88]

Well you are right Denzel shouldn't have won for this movie, but for plenty of his other films. Awesome actor and well deserved no matter when they gave it to him

[@THERepublic1971]

Maybe but he wasn't up for those movies. That would make it a lifetime achievement award.

[@chinaexpertdennis6371]

Sydney becomes the character he portrays BUT with his real self and real qualities put into each role.

[@lailamohamed848]

May Allah bless both of you!!!!

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Powerful.

[@spati0809]

I am weeping. God is truly Great!

[@dcasey77]

It also represented positive discrimination.

[@vladimirjimenez9233]

Poitier was a village in ancient Rome, back IV century

[@lovemusic4atime]

@Livercool92 Do you have any idea of the struggles of being a person of colour? Do you understand or comprehend at all, how huge the moment was for him? Finally, if you watch this video he was expressing a triumph for people of colour not just blacks!

[@valeriejohnson4204]

As a fan, I have appreciated Sidney Poitier and remember his stand to be the best he could be, and not put up with the demoralizing ways of the whites in the film industry, he earned their R-E-S-P-E-C-T ! You go blackman🤣🤣🤣

[@neelabhraroy4238]

Frankly Washington was third among the list of nominees that year. Russell Crowe should have won for A Beautiful Mind

[@anthonyclarke2253]

I actually don't disagree with you. Would you also agree then that Denzel should have won for Malcom X over Al pacino in Sent of Woman a few years prior?

[@jbelafonte]

He should have won for Malcolm X and The Hurricane. He was passed for two awards. The Academy imo had to testify that and found the right situation. His role in Training Day was still pretty damn good though.

[@jbelafonte]

*I mean rectify that

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

♥️🙏

[@MyJaxJingles]

Lovely

[@nancyhoward7005]

🙏

[@marianeredesa6302]

The Best

[@normacabrera9686]

❤🥰💫

[@AmiableOrchid]

I miss Raul Julia!!!!!!

[@omarsiddiqi5262]

it was sentimental, Russel crowe deserved the oscar and that is not unpopular opinion

[@angelaschrade5679]

Omar Siddiqi Obviously the academy didn't think so. Denzel and Sidney Poitier deserve an Oscar for most of their movie rolls.

[@cenildacastellar7536]

Podia , no mínimo, ser legendado. Por isso dou nota ZERO. Não sou obrigada a entender inglês.