Sidney Poitier: Top 5 Films

[@joeywayne8]

Sidney Poitier is my favorite actor! He is the most elegant,articulate, respectable n talented artist!

[@eversontruman3234]

He's my favourite also one of the most respected and well trained of all

[@absmith5188]

Wow this guy is good

[@edithcarter3554]

I agree.

[@judycoplon405]

He was truly a great actor. He will be missed.

[@Angelica-bt4hh]

I’m still so in love with Sidney Poitier ❤️ One of a kind.

[@GrabinGears]

He's def a legend!!

[@fannyanne2]

YES HE IS AMAZING ACTOR. I OWN THIS MOVIE AND NAME CAT SIDNEY

[@Ebd1990]

😍❤️ he was a looker👀

[@LovelyT29]

No, I think I’m more in love with Sidney. 😊. I’ve had such a crush on Sidney. It’s something that Mr. Poitier was born with, that most women are in agreement with. Chadwick Boseman had that same something. Chadwick gone to soon.

[@gailjohnson5950]

I've been exploring some of Sir Sydney's lesser known films, "The Quiet Life of Noah Dearborn" is so beautiful..you will love it I'm sure. I also watched "They Call Me Mr.Tibbs" again.. amazing how much I'd forgotten.

[@austinteutsch]

Does it get any better than this? The script, the acting, well, it deserves more than 3,500 likes. Where is the audience?

[@williamedwin2827]

I wish to see sidney poiters top 5movees including to sir with love l mean full movees pl

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Stuck in the future, born too late.

[@Estateandassetsmaster]

I am happy that my stepfather introduced me to Sidney Poitier's movies back in the early 80's He is indeed a brilliant, gracious, and talented actor and human being.

[@theway414]

He is a man who walks the talk and stays true to his values! Oh, how his eyes conveys warmth and slightly naughty humor! What an act, inside and out! We are so blessed to have you, Mr. Poitier!

[@rachelcronin916]

Seriously, there is no other actor in the world to compare to Sir Sidney Poitier! We are so fortunate to have been graced with this awesome man! We all have our favorites for sure. I am thinking: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, A Raisin in the Sun, Lillies of the Field, A Patch of Blue, and To Sir With Love! Honestly, there are no mediocre movies that he was ever in. Other greats, No Way Out, Paris Blues, For the Love of Ivy, Blackboard Jungle, In the Heat of the Night, The Defiant Ones, and Children of the Dust. Other good movies of a similar genre perhaps but that he is not in are: I Passed for White (1960), All the Way Home (1957), The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997), I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979), Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1998), Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975), and Polly (1989), and so many more incredibly touching movies that I imagine many have not had the privilege to see, that should! Just wow!

[@lovebob10]

..."Duel at Diablo"...

[@feferosette]

I agree with you on that. I absolutely love his films.

[@stephengiese7753]

Always eloquent, caring, polite and if necessary defiant. What a trailblazer and role model. Thanks alot.

[@dzanier]

We lost a real treasure yesterday. RIP Sidney.

[@harperstacey9604]

Sidney poitier was the first black actor to win an academy award for Best actor. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@dzanier]

@@harperstacey9604 I know.

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

Sidney Poitier became a movie star when I was growing up. After I moved to New York City on my own, the first movie I saw starring Sidney Poitier was IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. It remains my favorite of his movies, an inspiration to any young person, regardless of race or gender.

[@riccardoscavo8485]

Same here closely followed by Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and To Sir With Love

[@CDU916]

Kirsten I. Russell : Would love to know your thoughts on the follow up “They Call Me Mr. Tibbs.”

[@screenplayhouse4932]

Thank you for including PATCH OF BLUE. It was one of the best films ever made.

[@TC-kp4py]

totally agree

[@montygreen6228]

@@TC-kp4py I also agree !

[@MOGGS1942]

Mr. Poitier is one heck of an actor.

[@feferosette]

He sure was. I have 3 of his films on DVD.

[@liwmld]

i saw several of his films, but "A Patch of Blue" was definitely my favorite of all his movies. "To Sir With Love" and "Lillies of the Field" would be my next two favorites. Mr. Poitier was a wonderful actor. as a matter of fact, i regularly pull these oldies but goodies off the shelf and watch them again every now and then. just watched "A Patch of Blue" within the last couple of months, i believe.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

In the 1950s film The Blackboard Jungle, younger he played a tee~shirted hoodlummy urban student ... of the sort his '60s posh British~suited "To Sir ... " teacher would need to discipline.

[@montygreen6228]

Those are my 3 favorite films also. A patch of blue is my favorite, followed by a tie vote between Lilies of the fields and To sir with love.Its amazing that we both love the same 3 movies.

[@gailjohnson5950]

If you've missed it, as I did until recently, check out "To Sir with Love II"..Many original cast members returned, including Lulu..

[@carolynnewyork6919]

He was a class act, we will miss him forever.

[@feferosette]

He sure was. He was a wonderful actor.

[@TheTardisDreamer]

As a kid growing up in the 2000s, one of our first DVDs was 'To Sir With Love'. It is still one of my favourite films. He was definitely one of my first crushes.

[@gloriatshabalala3619]

I still have the VHS video - " To Sir with love".

[@JuneLynn]

Growing up I loved Sidney's films, I loved him in A Patch Of Blue and To Sir With Love....he had such a commanding voice and presence....one of my top 10 actors....so sorry at his passing today....REST IN PEACE Sidney and thank you ~ ❤️

[@montygreen6228]

I agree with: A patch of blue and To sir with love as favorite films to watch but I like to add: Lillies of the fields as a another sentimental favorite, the film that won Mr. Poitier a best actor oscar. All 3 are my personal favorite Sidney Poitier movies to watch over and over again.

[@JuneLynn]

@@montygreen6228 I have never seen Lillies Of The Fields and I hope to catch that one soon. As he won best actor oscar for that I really do want to see it....thanks for commenting :)

[@montygreen6228]

@@JuneLynn You Welcome ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@theestallion818]

This 2020 generation ain't shit compare to a quality era like sidney poitier take me back in time!

[@jaybirdlady1407]

Sometimes I think you’re right. They tend to be very disrespectful of the ground work his generation laid down to make life easier for them.

[@BabaBest2000]

I watched A Raisin In The Sun when I was the same age as Sidney Poitier’s character. I pretty much cried throughout half the movie.

[@1stshepherd]

I've never seen so many different emotions displayed by one acter in a movie ( A Raisen in The Sun) ever! Sidney made me feel each and every bit of his pain and frustration. What a talent! By far this is my favorite performance on stage and screen. God Bless - R.I.P. Sir Sidney Poitier ⚘♥️⚘♥️⚘♥️⚘

[@lenwelch2195]

I wish he had continued to make movies, He did make a few but his activism was something he decided to devote his life to . What a man to look up too. His soul is full and inspires all of us.

[@DebraS26]

My favorite actor of all time! A Patch of Blue, Lillies of the Field, A Raisin in the Sun, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner......every performance by him was great!

[@lepetitchat123]

A Patch of Blue is a masterpiece. One of my favorites

[@lynfoster2484]

There’s just no one like him. There are so many handsome actors I would pay good money to just look at on the big screen, but with Mr. Poitier, who certainly is a beautiful man, I just want to hear him talk. He can be yelling, he can be using that soft voice of his, he can be singing with a gaggle of nuns, or laughing showing every single one of his teeth, I love it all.

[@michaels9508]

He is one of the greatest actors

[@AdelleRamcharan]

OMG he was so handsome and good natured looking

[@jadezee6316]

he isnt dead...you know

[@miralong8501]

I don't know how many times I watch his films, but over and over again, just to look at his gorgeous face, fabulous actor.

[@jaybirdlady1407]

He was that and more. He broke barriers for Black people. Try to see most of his movies you’d get a better understanding of “Who he was” to the Older generation and Civil Rights Movement”

[@omarsalkamusic]

Love Sidney. His presence alone can make a movie.

[@garywood9525]

It's too bad he wasn't fully embraced by the Black community because of his background having Parents from the Bahama's that were in Florida on a visit where he was born at 7 months to get US Citizenship but was raised back home in a British colony . When he got into acting he had to get rid of his Bahamian accent but he couldn't hide how he was Tone Deaf which left him out of any singing parts in a musical .

[@JudgeJulieLit]

@@garywood9525 So it seems that as star of the late 1950s film Porgy and Bess, his singing was dubbed.

[@NWA214]

RIP Sidney Poitier..LEGEND! Thank you! 🙏🏽🕊

[@isabelrowbotham359]

I thought Denzel was good... wow Sidney is just amazing !!! 😍

[@fingerprint5511]

I adore him in To Sir with Love

[@raineyj560]

Denzel gives high praise to Sidney.....

[@raineyj560]

Read his audiobook on YT. Its very interesting & read by him.

[@kve1247]

I fell in love w/Sir Sidney Poitier wn I was just 12 years old & I still love him to this very day & beyond! He was & always will be my favorite actor!! The movie that always brings tears to my eyes is “To Sir a with Love” but, there is not one movie that I didn’t find Outstanding &Amazing!! RIP Sir Sidney & thank you for leaving so many joyous & poignant memories!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😢

[@EvaFariou]

I'm always in love with him... Thank you,sir...For all you are!

[@jerryj920]

Feb.20th: Happy birthday Stage-Screen Actor-director-Civil Rights Activist Mr. Sidney Poitier...first Bahamian and first Black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe award for Best Actor "Lillies of the Field", Kennedy Center Honors, Presidential Medal of Freedom, SAG Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame. Class and dignity. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, ShareThis. Blessings

[@sharethis120]

You're welcome, Jerry! Thanks for watching!

[@manzoorfarooqui4127]

Dignity and ppitier become synonymous

[@Gexxon]

I just saw "A Patch of Blue" , OMG what a movie. Sidney and Ms. Hartman were FANTASTIC with both their acting skills off the charts. I can't believe i never saw that movie as a child in the 60's. One of the greatest movies I've ever seen, by far. Wow! Touching, heartwarming. suspenseful. A rollercoaster of emotions throughout the movie. Shelley Winters did a great job as well, because she made me hate her so much. lol I found myself yelling at the screen to her. lol I will be watching that movie over and over until the day i die. Ms. Hartman's' tragic real life ending was shocking and sad, to read about as well, but she left a good legacy and body of work that will live on forever. She was a top notch actress, first on the scene in A Patch of Blue, with natural, gifted skills. I know she has been missed. What she gave up due to her mental illness is anybody's guess. R.I.P. Ms Hartman.

[@montygreen6228]

A patch of blue is a film I could watch over and over again. I hate the scene where that girl is raped.That scene is too painful for me to watch. I wish Miss. Hartman could have lived longer.So sad that she died so young.

[@akrenwinkle]

Shelley won a Supporting Actress Oscar for it. It was the kind of nasty villainess part that actors would kill for.

[@christiansgrandma6812]

When I saw this movie at 14yrs, I fell in love with him. 🌹 🌹He and Harry Belafonte are all we had.

[@fingerprint5511]

Sidney 🥰 first black Academy Award winner, for Lillies in the Field ... and he's still breathing with us on this earth as of February 2021, and his 94th Birthday is this month 😊😍🙏🏽

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Too a nonagenarian, Harry Belafonte.

[@Tiberius291]

If you listen closely you can still hear his Bahamian accent.

[@GrabinGears]

Wow never knew he was Bahamian

[@v2vroth]

RIP to a one of a kind actor and person!!!

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Beautiful man and artist!

[@thenobleone-3384]

Poiter was way before my time but he paved the way for African American actors. I watch old movies they don't create good movies anymore. That's just my opinion. Classics are the best

[@vanjohnson9837]

Sidney poitier was a loving of series acting.long live this man.jan2022.

[@ibukayov]

He's captivating on screen in whatever role, just amazing ❤️

[@brianwilliamsZ28]

I always liked the movie From Sir With Love!

[@Joeelectronicschematicsforauto]

It's not just that when he's acting and speaking it's his expressions and physical ability that he puts into each acting word to show his emotion incredible actor

[@persecutednana]

Wonderful actor my favourite film of Sidney's is "A Patch Of Blue" with Elizabeth Hartman and "Shelley Winters"both gone now, lovely, lovely,movie

[@harperstacey9604]

Elizabeth Hartman also gave a good performance as the white blind girl in love with Sidney Poitier. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@ralphromeo7066]

He was presentational in style as opposed to the heralded "method" approach of many of his contemporaries. He was a man who took the country by storm with three memorable performances in '67 that solidified his place in film history.

[@durondadavis9349]

History you want see again

[@JM-zk9ou]

Mr Poitier was a joy to watch. From his earliest movies, he was a force. I love that he took parts that demanded the respect and dignity for Blacks that every person deserves.

[@macc.1132]

He's a part of a fantastic ensemble film called "Sneakers", with Robert Redford, Ben Kingsley, Dan Akroyd, Mary McConnell, and River Phoenix. It's a light thriller from the late 80's/early 90's with some great moments from everyone involved, including Mr. Poitier.

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

Denzel when done with movie he is done with you!! Sidney is intelligent, well mannered and spoken. He was my 1st heart throb as a young girl. Excellent actor and person. Many men can learn from him. Truly a great person and actor. Nothing fake about him.

[@reginakemmer2489]

Such a great actor....every movie he.is in he's great....

[@TheFacefinder]

He's a master of his craft

[@kathleendavidson5884]

He is a wonderful actor and a wonderful man.❤️

[@shin-i-chikozima]

My love for Sydnie Portier‘s movies is higher than the mountain and deeper than the sea I miss You Long Goodbye Mr. Sydnie Portier

[@frankiewoodhouse2914]

goose bumps! great acting in 5 great films. That's what we're missing nowadays...

[@jayelove1504]

Mr Sidney Poitier was undeniable, unmistakably one the best actors of all times....I loved his body of work.....absolutely impeccable....A Raisin in the Sun is one of my favorites!!🥰💜

[@garfieldharrison510]

The first film I saw from Sir Sidney Poitier was Let's Do It Again. He was together with Bill Cosby. I think he even directed it. I saw that back 75. He was a true pioneer. When you grow up knowing someone like that is always there. You sometimes forget his importance. He was amazing and skilled at his craft and his humility has made him an extraordinary human being. Rest Easy Sir Sidney. Thanks for your contribution to the arts and the world.

[@danielfreitas2.0]

SIR Sidney Poitier ...with honor❤️😎👍🏆

[@D-RayMovieReviews]

The greatest black actor of all time in film history. For me Denzel is a close second right behind Sidney all time. Those two are all time greats but Sidney Poitier will always be number 1 all time to me

[@bullwinklejmoos]

Don’t forget Morgan Freeman. But yes, I do agree with your statement, although i would stress that Sidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors of modern cinema. Race doesn’t come into it, he is that good.

[@jest-fn3qq]

Sidney Poitier. He was the greatest. I wish I had met him.

[@russellcampbell9198]

A prince then a king. Great, great performer.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

And prequel in The Blackboard Jungle, a pauper.

[@amandah3944]

A Patch of blue was the first movie of Sidney's I saw I was 12 it's still my favorite

[@montygreen6228]

A patch of blue is also my favorite Sidney Poitier movie.

[@micheleotero1516]

I loved all his movies. Rip

[@Aquanautone]

Powerful performances all around!!!

[@goodgollymisspolly5163]

This was Such a Good Film!

[@mariaaparecidabarbosadasil2347]

the legend so grateful, so proud of you forever.

[@chaseofori-atta2225]

A living Legend--you ran the race of life at a speed where most are still trying to catch up! Rest well, Sir! 🙏

[@johnwidner6515]

Best actor ever

[@montygreen6228]

My favorite is definitely : " A patch of blue ! " It felt good to see someone help a poor badly mistreated blind girl. I had a tape of that film but deleted the rape scene because it was too painful to watch.I wish there were more acts of kindness today.Unfortunately acts of kindness today is rare.Because of pride people chose not to be considerate of others. I love this movie for the kindness Sidney showed to the blind girl.

[@victorwadsworth821]

One of the greatest actors of all time.

[@pritkoonjul7205]

What an Actor and what a great acting such a great movie too.

[@ThoughtorTwo]

I love "In the Heat of the Night" and as a child never missed a television showing of "Lilies of the Field." I used to also watch every time it came on "To Sir With Love" but now am a bit less enthused.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

The law of diminishing returns ... .

[@renegaderunner332]

To Sir With Love was a fantastic film!

[@avrilhaynes2842]

I saw him in to sir with love And I loved him.....he's the best, god rest your soul sidney poitier ❤

[@richardjohnson1737]

a great man a great actor, a great man who loved and helped his community his people .he don it quietly humble kind my condolence to his family

[@bluhole]

TO SIR WITH LOVE his best movie.

[@merseywhogirl3430]

Rest in Peace Sidney Poitier!!!

[@dianahuarneck5849]

Love all his movies..may he be in God's glory ....very talented man

[@jorgeandrew]

Rest in peace Sidney 😔🕊️

[@pinkrose1438]

SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR POITIER🌹🙏R.I.H.P Mr POITIER🙏YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND. I WILL MISSED YOU AS LONG ASI LIVE..😥YOU HAD BROUGHT US THROUGH SO MANY TOUGH JOURNEYS, THAT THOUGHT US TO NEVER GIVE UP. IT IS POSSIBLE👏THANK YOU, I QUOTE: TO SIR WITH LOVE❤️😥

[@francoisevassy6614]

À Patch Of Blue and No Way Out are my favourite ❤

[@TerryHawk-h8w]

You should check ✔️ out " Pressure Point" with Bobby Darren !!! 🥊👍

[@drecool6976]

Sidney set the standard .

[@charlottebarnes6761]

I watched this movie and Sydney Portia was great like in all his movies.RIP

[@gottagift]

Welcome to Heaven Sidney. Been a long time coming.....

[@dougpolzin]

RIP SP...one of the best of all time.

[@TheFacefinder]

He made me weep

[@paulbrewer2374]

Sidney is an artistic genius. With all due respect, Denzel can’t compare.

[@tiptoe38]

Well they r close.

[@jaybirdlady1407]

His greatness is not about comparisons with other great Actors. It’s about Sidney as a person, a human being playing Roles that were not stereotypical of Black life in America. That’s what he was to Black People. He refused to be disrespected on the big Screen. When he was Slapped by the White man in a scene, he made sure to tell the Producer to change it and let him slap 👋 his back. That’s the scene Black people won’t forget.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

He'll always be chasing Sidney Poitier.

[@GLAS63]

I do think No Way Out and Blackboard Jungle at the very least deserved an honorable mention... I agree To Sir With Love and The Defiant Ones were excellent as well.. Mr. Poitier is a bonafide trailblazer.. God Bless Him.. 💕

[@Yusuf-my5qo]

To me sydney was is an always be the most natural actor

[@yosefarobert5357]

Sidney is no doubt the greatest african_american actor of all time! 👍❤️

[@curtisjackson6378]

Greatness... heaven just got better with you Mr.Poitier....Rest in heaven

[@harperstacey9604]

There will never be another Sidney Poitier. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@veronicalewis5174]

Lost an incredible actor may he Rip.

[@nalufeliz5631]

Meu ídolo na minha mocidade! Tinha um poster enorme dele, no armário do meu quarto. Grande ator!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@livelovelaugh7944]

Awesome man & great talent

[@BrotherAnderson88]

A trailblazer, an inspiration for black boys and black men, an exceptional actor and a living legend...

[@aljohnson3717]

Rest In Peace, Good and Decent Human Being! You will be missed..

[@josephjames1059]

Outstanding 👏👏👏🌍🌎🌏

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

One of my favorite films--IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. Sidney Poitier was so cool in this movie, and the southern town has to learn that the character he plays just isn't like ANYBODY in that town, regardless of anybody's race in that town.

[@graciekerr3137]

Love all these happy black history celebration

[@korllark1]

This is like the first time watching Denzel Washington... wow.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Sidney paved his path, highway to Hollywood heaven.

[@catherinebardi9212]

RIP Sydney Potier. Great actor.

[@glennhearn401]

he was great in the classic to sir with love

[@donaldseymore3076]

Rip my favorite Sidney Poitier

[@jane_7193]

A lovely man, bless his soul. We share the same birthday, 20 th February, Pisces.