Sir Sidney Poitier receives BAFTA Fellowship | BAFTA Film Awards 2016

[@soulful41]

He's an incredible man. He feels like crap but here he is with a Tux on looking elegant. That's what you call class. He's my favourite actor. He opened my eyes and made me look internally and question my morals and ideals. That's what makes him great.

[@dazzaMusic]

The first black male actor to win an Oscar, THE FIRST.

[@B1970T]

None finer. A true legend. His contributions to the film industry is unsurpassed.

[@desireeretiree]

Yup....x for a whit e girl it was never about race, but about what we can all be, as people. To Sir with love happens all the time for those fortunate to have THAT special teacher, in whatever form that might take....xxx

[@thomasboyd72]

@@desireeretiree o

[@patrickgallimore6896]

Sidney Poitier is to the film industry, what Rolls Royce is to the motor car industry...He is the greatest living actor/movie star, in the world, today.

[@chrisrobinson7242]

What a great analogy.

[@jeffilam4445]

Sorry I do not agree . There were many fine actors and actresses before his time and they are no longer with us now.

[@patricksmith3432]

Wow that is some statement i applaud you sir may goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life sir

[@elainebines6803]

@@jeffilam4445 I agree that is your perogative but I have to agree with the other comment. He is or was, the most beautiful man who had it all going on and was willing to share. Sadly there's nobody in the film industry now apart from Tom Hardy that comes close

[@caninbar]

What a magical speaker, the epitome of a man and an actor.

[@sheltondk43]

God, how I love this man. What an elegant, brilliant, gracious human being. I want to work harder to implement his decency into my own character.

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

Me too

[@kasulebriankalule2129]

I liked Sydney the first day I got to know about him. You're such a great gentleman.

[@allymayful]

Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love. Such a beautiful man. Such a beautiful presentation. Heart bursting!!!!!!!

[@glendale6]

His daughter is so articulate and stunning

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

A Class Act just like her father

[@sibonisovilakazi3413]

And gorgeous too

[@garfieldharrison510]

Why wouldn't she be stunning and articulate. The Father is stunning and articulate. That's where it stems from. Please tell me you say the same for Trump's children.

[@issiewizzie]

@@garfieldharrison510 remove politics out of it

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@issiewizzie Why should I. It's facts what Í said, America is about identity politics. In almost every area. No more sugar coating.

[@ChristopherIGomes]

His eyes are so haunting. He is beautiful. They tell a full story. As a young black male, I could only dream of having a similar legacy. Thank you.

[@dazzaMusic]

Amazing that he keeps active accepting awards at 90 still has the energy and drive to keep on entertaining

[@MsGyenin]

what a man. very humble and appreciating

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

A true living legend. They Call Him Mr Poitier!

[@colinglen4505]

what a beautiful daughter and...what a beautiful speech by Sidney.

[@AlanLiddell]

We Call Him SIR.

[@plunmeister1093]

We call him Mr. Tibbs!

[@estheranderson7777]

Alan Liddell he was knighted by the Queen for his contribution to Cinema..he is Bahamian part of the British Commonwealth

[@jeffilam4445]

Esther Anderson yeah I thought he was born some where in the West Indies and so it was Bahamas

[@AlmostReady504]

You're damn right we do. There's not a finer gentleman to walk the planet

[@reddemon2183]

@@estheranderson7777 Bahamas Isn't Under British Commonwealth Now So Your Comment doesn't Fit. 👍👍👍

[@Truegeeza]

There will never be another Sidney Portier. Thank you Sir for showing the world what integrity, humility, wisdom, kindness is - the world is lacking that and your legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the people.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

Dearest Sir Sidney P ~💜 What an ABSOLUTE INSPIRITATION this fabulous Gentleman is! I have been blessed to see ALL of this magnificient movies & read ALL of his inspiring books. There is NO FINER actor or human being on this planet ! 💜 It all leaves me wanting MORE of him & his elegance, eloquence, wisdom & talent... he is the most BEAUTIFUL man INSIDE & OUT at every age ! I have loved this man my whole life. Thank you Sidney P. specifically for the movie A Patch of Blue... the kitchen scene: "My Darling... You have been much sinned against". Words that come from your heart & your voice create healings you will never know ! 💜 For the record...Sidney danced great in To Sir With Love ! 😀 You are the most excellent example for the rest of the world to aspire to ! ~ GOD BLESS YOU DEAR SIDNEY ~

[@mariaguanipa5230]

His daughter said everything

[@TB-jc3ls]

So glad I didn't miss this when it was initially aired. RIP Sidney. You will forever be cherished as a man among men.

[@nygblue24]

He's a treasure. I think he and Daniel Day-Lewis are the two greatest actors still living.

[@jc6594]

Happy 90th Birthday Sidney Poitier

[@mikekillagreen9432]

He carried a nation on his back for twenty years and never took a role that wasn't respectful.

[@1funkyflyguy]

+Mike Killagreen Amen!

[@screenactorsguilable]

@@1funkyflyguy how about Morgan Freeman & Denzel W

[@1funkyflyguy]

@@screenactorsguilable We're talking about a specific period in time, he lead the way for those guy to follow!

[@audreywalters6128]

He's the best, Denzel came close, but no one can surpass Mr. Sidney P.

[@jeble5341]

Indeed he did.

[@biggsywolves3279]

Well deserved. Now there goes an example of pure class, regardless of age, sex or race. God bless you mate, from the UK.

[@daliblumusic]

I am blessed to have met him when I was a young girl visiting family in Nassau...hearing stories from my father about his cousin Sir Sidney. Then finally as he was shooting a commercial in NYC, I walked up to him and told him I was Sherrif’s daughter then he stared at me, walked over and embraced me right on the set. He is truly a man of love and honor!

[@prempillay]

I love this man .......his mind, his heart, his messages to humanity, and his excellence as an actor and a human being!

[@ingridgeorge3363]

Sidney will always be close to my heart...thanks sir for your contribution to the world

[@elderrondyfleming6162]

So grateful and full of pride to see and hear from one of my greatest role models growing up. His somber and gaunt appearance is reason for concern but in no way overshadows his sense of gratitude for family and lucid diction of inspiration to all who has listened to this distinguished gentleman. We love you, Mr. Poitier.

[@barbarashepherd2205]

What a beautiful speech from a beautiful man.

[@funisnumberone1]

Good Lord, what an elegant and eloquent man of character and wisdom. I cry tears of love.

[@kaycallen69]

RIP Sir Sidney you were the epitome of class so distinguished and always eloquent you were a trail blazer. Thank you for removing the barriers and boldly going and doing what was never done before

[@ChristopherIGomes]

To Sir, With Love. He is magnificent.

[@campagne12]

Happy Birthday! Sir Sidney Poitier. Really, 'To Sir With Love'.

[@Geebax2]

Actually, he has an honary knighthood, as he is not a British citizen. He should not be referred to as Sir Sidney.

[@elainebarnes2772]

💞 SIDNEY IS THE BEST!!! I MISS HIM IN FILMS...

[@tlondonable]

Such an elegant and classy man!

[@thetraveledroad1]

Great man, fine daughter.

[@josephel5856]

A truly extraordinary man.

[@norgiemetzinger1421]

May this legendary man, who broke color barriers and blazed trails, be remembered not only for his remarkable body of work, but for being a champion of civil rights, and a compassionate human being. May he rest in eternal peace.

[@AlmostReady504]

The epitome of class and elegance. What a wonderful man and one of the best actors to ever grace the screen. A truly powerful gentleman. there will never be another Sidney Poitier

[@Loverboy19691]

Such an amazing and inspirational man.

[@scratchers7916]

In this case it is not "the song" but it IS "the singer." What an incredible life force is Sidney Poitier!Leaving aside all his wonderful achievements and his goodness as a person, his physical presence, even at his very advanced aged, is astronomical. Through the internet we can observe the huge glowing light that beat inside of Sidney when he received the Oscar in 1964. He was a truly beautiful young man then. As he has aged, that physical beauty has never diminished.

[@sula_2303]

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[@Fern19671]

Lulu and " To Sir With Love" brought me here.

[@benjamindada638]

Same. to say, with love was just a beautiful movie

[@1funkyflyguy]

I loved this man all my life!

[@elilianinha]

Me too. Love from Brazil

[@ataylor6460]

He was my first crush ever in life. I have also loved him all my life, once I realized that the handsome, elegent man with so much integrity I saw on screen, was the same man in real life.

[@plunmeister1093]

He is one of my childhood heroes, I pray for his being OK, though I fear we may lose him soon. God, I hope not. A true hero. And a symbol of African-American heart and devotion. What do I know of this you might ask? He taught us! Bless you Mr Poitier!

[@d.n.adatniccalexxx]

Unfortunately we did 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@annib3593]

Aww bless him. well done x

[@matthewburrows4359]

A true Hero is every sense of the word.

[@JB1994]

WHY, FOR READING LINES SOMEONE ELSE WROTE AND CASHING BIG PAYCHECKS FOR IT?

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

That's right! I thought you knew!

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

To Pranx, Go to Hell

[@trudyogarro6722]

i love him so much never met him in person am so far away i am from Trinidad and Tobago in the west indies but when he talks i feel like he is the father i never had when growing wish i could meet him one day he us such a great person

[@leacowley6081]

Rest in love Sir Sydney

[@stephenmccollum1391]

89 in this video. 92 and still alive now

[@sblack48]

What a gripping speaker he is

[@RoughRider757]

The power of one's life can often be measured by that individual's impact on others. Sidney's influence is immeasurable because of the lives that were touched not by just his movies, but also by the artists who benefited from Sidney's brilliance. You see that in the eyes of many younger artists in that room.

[@adelheiddonkor7998]

For Sir Sidney Poitier! Congratulation for your 93th Birthday! I Love you as an actor and as an human Bring! I am Heidi (62) from Bavaria/Germany

[@meirwise1107]

To Sir with love.

[@Karate-Ferguson-ShorinRyu]

I love this man.he is one of the greats God bless you sir

[@marcackerman492]

I love to listen to this man speak. One of the most, if not the most, eloquent speakers I have ever heard.

[@Im.humaid]

This actor is Amazing

[@rmwforgotten]

Dear Sir, Better late than never - congratulations, and thank you.Best,Tusselle

[@traceya9615]

❤Thank you for enriching so many lives and teaching so much about humanity xxx

[@helenadetroya7774]

on January 07, 2022 the great actor Sidney Poitier passed away✝In addition to his six daughters, Poitier has eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. R.I.P.

[@monicabrowne888lionvictory]

Sir Sidney Poitier is truly a unique, wonderful and beautiful gentleman. His daughter Sidney emulates such amazing class, dignity and sophistication in honouring her dear father. 😘😇😀

[@suearmstrong9597]

Poitier is one of the GREATEST ACTORS.....Hollywood was lucky to have him. When l was growing up l never thought of him as a black man....he was SIDNEY POITIER. His daughter is darling. ...fantastic genes. Thank you Mr Poitier for ALL the great memories. You are one of GOD"S SPECIAL SOLDIERS. 🌿♥️🕊

[@mirandabisnou1307]

SIR SIDNEY POITIER!!! WHAT A JEWEL💓💟👍🏼💖💕

[@EmceeLorder]

Legend.

[@joannthompson3764]

Sir Sidney

[@himamamo]

Thank u for making things possible love & respect for the man , the human , & the super talented actor with extraordinary gift, we are blessed to have you in life 🙏🏾💕👏🏾

[@sunnythymes5444]

Love ❤️ ❤️ you Sidney!!

[@nhlanhlanene4847]

Mesmerized is the word! Mesmerized, yes I am!! To Sir, with love. Sydney

[@charleschuckfinley3304]

Great man!

[@CBrown9758]

I love u ever so dearly Sidney Poitier. Beside my farther u made me feel as a little girl ever so safe.

[@oliverharrison6747]

How beautiful. RIP Sir Sidney

[@Kingman422]

That's what a legend looks like and sounds like. Thank you for your incredible career Sir Sidney.

[@shamirpatel3569]

To say that Sir Sidney Poitier was worthy of his knighthood is a understatement as rightfully put he transcended racial barriers in the USA and gained respect from the acting fraternity for his craft and the manner in which he executed it. The commonwealth should be proud of one of its greatest sons and that being Sir Sidney Poitier KBE (Bahamas & Los Angeles).

[@levimacdonald5188]

He looks well ..he never changes xX

[@swarthyjake4433]

Sidney Poitier , always ready for a laugh , a pint and a sing song round the piano , and his carrot and cabbage curry was to die for , lovely lad !

[@paulineking4265]

This man has made my day ,over the years ,growing up with the song to Sir with love. God bless you.

[@philipjarrett3487]

RIP Sidney Poitier 1927-2022

[@carolynkingsley4421]

A great speech. A great performance, for a man his age.

[@jeble5341]

I love this actor.

[@AnotherSimpleton]

He should've got the Oscar for In the Heat of the Night

[@elenaceza]

Even he's speech is like a frame from a film is just captivate youa! Great class

[@gillianlawrence2684]

Lovely human being.

[@bravehelios5400]

Mr. Poitier had the most wonderful impact on me while growing up. I regularly return to the library of films he appeared in over the years. He has brought me much joy and heartfelt warmth. He above all others is my very favorite actor. I am very sorry for his present illness and pray God intervenes on his behalf. I will cherish his work as long as I live. He is a wonderful example to us all.

[@Victorprossart1]

i love you, Sidney.

[@bartolomewfinkelman522]

Grateful to this man ... My first role model .. That taught me about courage and dignaty... To never shrink from the hard thing ... 👼

[@bigcat555000]

Rest in peace, Sir.

[@HaydnGuite]

An extraordinary actor and a true gentleman. He paved the way for so many who followed him and bought us unforgettable characters on film 📼. He was to the film industry what Aston Martin is to the car industry. Enjoy your rest Sidney and thank you ❤ 😊

[@GeeBee..]

RIP... 💜🕊💜

[@chloehamid8065]

what's the name of the song they play at the beginning?

[@justindrew9702]

Amazing actor with class and integrity... also handsome as anything ❤️❤️

[@carmentorres1271]

RIP to this elegant gentleman.

[@vallycross3128]

He was like no other

[@thestreamoflife1124]

the most touching man ever

[@niominiomi3334]

Congratulations Sidney Poitier!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@claudettesoftleigh7003]

I love you Sir Sidney Poitier

[@nyakabwa]

Awesome Speech Sir Sidney

[@jameswoodman5467]

Great actor and person.

[@elainebines6803]

Who else is watching this in 2022 and hanging on to every word he speaks. Even more poignant now 🙏💖

[@sandrabradley3703]

Am here in the Leeward Island in the Caribbean.

[@charlesroberts2089]

Watched "In the Heat" last night. RIP Sidney

[@joanholland3438]

Wow! That was something! An extraordinary outstanding loving person❤You shall not be forgotten Sir Sydney. forever more you will be remembered ❤️

[@TSC-hr7ir]

Mr Poitier you are a great Man and Actor Legend

[@davidwussah4312]

He is such an amazing orator