The famous actor Sidney Poitier met and fell in love with his wife while they were working on a movie together.

Sidney Poitier was the first Black man to win an Oscar. He acted for over 60 years and helped many other Black actors by showing what they could do.

When he died on January 6 at the age of 94, many people praised him. Barack Obama, a former President, said Sidney was an amazing talent who showed dignity and grace.

Another actor, Denzel Washington, said it was an honor to know Sidney. He called him a kind person who helped open doors for all of them when those doors had been shut for a long time.

Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier at the 39th Academy Awards in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 10th April 1967. He is presenting the award for Best Supporting Actress. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

After getting his first big role in the movie Blackboard Jungle in 1955, Sidney Poitier acted in 55 movies and TV shows. He’s famous for breaking racial barriers in Hollywood.