Sidney Poitier 'reminded me of the importance of dignity': LZ Granderson
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- ABC News' Phil Lipof speaks with ABC News' LZ Granderson about Sidney Poitier's legacy and the impact Poitier had on him as a young actor.
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A man who made a difference. Thank you sir.
Beautiful tribute. He used the most appropriate words to get his messages across. He was a powerful speaking man. Big loss!
He was a dignified black man and it’s not a loss. He “Fought a good fight and he finished his race.” He left an awesome legacy. I only wish that our young black men can follow the some of his example (behavior wise). He was an intelligent, proud, and dignified man.
Correction: I wish our young black men could follow most of his example. . . .
Such an eloquent tribute by LZ Granderson. His legacy will endure in his art and his activism and in those who knew him.
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Sidney Poitier was a strong and courageous man and an incomparable actor. He will always be remembered, in film and in our hearts...💔...RIP...
He has not fallen, he has gone to the light! We love you Sir! 💜
AMEN! Very well said.
Such a humble human being. Thank you for many years of positivity. We honor and revere you.
Powerful actor. He helped open a younger generations eyes to what could and should be.
Such a great human being! Period!! His philosophy - see oneself as a man - not white or coloured!!! That sums him up. Salute! Respect!!
We're all human beings, created in the image of God, from love, which we are to have towards our fellow man.
Thank you Mr Poitier for your leaving footprints 👣 in this world.
Always one of my favorite actors, I fell in love with him when I watched him play the teacher in to Sir with Love. ♥️
Betty White.. "Sydney, so glad you're here! This section is for all the nice people. You fit right in!"
I remember watching many of his movies as a child and really liking him and all his movies. At the age of 12, after watching Guess Who's coming to dinner, with my parents my mom later told me he had been the first colored actor to win an Oscar. I remember thinking and saying to myself: of course! he is an excellent actor! ... To be able to perceive his talent and excellent work in the films at the age of 12, speaks how remarkable this man was. All my life I always had a great admiration for this man. The world was blessed and fortunate to have him for 94 years. Thank you Mr. Poitier for everything! RIP.
Today I cried. Today I lost, today we lost. I'm proud to be a Blackman in america for many reasons, one being mr Poitier. Rest well because you deserve it.
My mother’s father was from Cat Island; my mother met him for the first time at 25. He let all of his Bahamian born children know that they had a sister in America and they have continued to welcome my mother as if she was always there. I once asked my grandfather why he left America he said “ I would rather be a poor man with dignity than a rich man without it. In America the Black man is diminished and without dignity.” My American born grandmother remembered him challenging the white overseers when no one dared. Cat Island and The Bahamas as a whole will always love and honor Sidney Poitier.
My granddaughter was born when Mr Poitier won his first award.. we have come so far because of legends who fought so hard for justice. Use your life to help the World to be a better place one person can make a difference. God Bless to him and his family thank you for sharing this Great Beautiful Man with the world! In the next few days I will reach out to some elderly in my neighborhood to help them with some small tasks in honor of Mr Poitier.
A great man!
Today I cried for one of our great pioneers on the stage of Life😢...
Sidney Poitier. Thank You, Sir👏🏽👏🏽
Extraordinary Actor RIP 👑🙏🙏
He is one of my favorite human beings of all time ❤️...RIP
I remember watching, "Lillie's of the Field" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" as a child, and falling in love with black and white films bc of him. As I got older, he was and still is my man crush!
I left work early today and watched both movies... twice.
God Bless u Mr. Poitier.
Continue ur journey with the Lord.
He was a phenomena! Beautiful soul handsome black man! Dignified man! A exstinguished gentleman! Made me proud to be black!
What a Giant and left us with what the words Dignity, Grace, and Elegance means. Chadwick Boseman was so much like Sidney Poitier!. Rest in Paradise, you two Kings!!
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Growing up my family had an album of him reading poetry. It was beautiful.
Our rising sun has set in glory! Your country mourns you Sir! 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸
His speech was impeccable. You heard him when he spoke.
He was special.
I like his older movies. Always something to learn and relive.
If ever the words ACTING ROYALTY apply,. they apply to this Incredible Legend. The best of the best
A legend, An icon and An actor, "...I shall not look upon his like again..."
This is what being creative is:
Pushing boundaries and not letting naysayers or societal difficulties get you down. Rest in piece, my good sir.
What a wonderful appreciation of a wonderful and noble actor, activist, mentor, and elder statesman. His role as Virgil Tibbs in In The Heat of the Night always made me so proud.
This man was Legendary!! What a astounding contribution to society, with his exemplary life and the rolls that he portrayed. Thank you and please, two of the most common courtesies without a doubt gets you a far way in life. Thank you Sydney. RIP.
Greatness magnified by his simplicity and tenacity. You can't help but be drawn on screen to his intensity. He overshadowed everyone who shared the screen with him. Went toe to toe with the great Katherine Hepburn.
Such an amazing man & actor.He didn't even need to say a word,but exuded grace & most of all dignity.This is very evident in the film,In the heat of the Night.He was acting yes,but easy for him as it was his natural disposition. Rest in Peace Sir x
Yes, so true. We are so proud to have had him.
What is it that he said throuh his life ? He lived the happiest life as an actor and did his best of the best.
We were glad to share the same time and space with him, rest in peace.
Wonderful tribute to an amazing man!
We are mourning with you the loss of Mr. Sidney Poitier who was a remarkable man in America not only as an honored and multi-awarded actor in the history of Hollywood entertainment industry but as a dignified man who personified heroic and true greatness in humanity. May he rest in eternal peace.
A very calming classy dignified man, even in the many parts he played. Gorgeous man.
A phenomenal actor and legend R.i.p SidenyPoitier🙏🏿🕊
You succeeded Mr. Poitier! You broke barriers, appeared in roles that smashed taboos and conducted yourself with a powerful artistic eloquence. Your roles as an actor are remarkable and timely even today.
Sidney was a great man I cried at the end of Lilies of the fields
Rest in Peace and Power !!! True Royalty you paved the way for so many. Thank you. I love you forever.
Such a great actor. He will be very much missed
Sidney Poitier was a handsome, talented man who did everything very well. I loved everything about him.
Sidney Poitier will always have a special place in my ❤
He is a Hero. As he stands with Mandela his light shine as bright.
I noticed that millennials are in toned with our past in the arts. This shows that great work never fades away.
A honored to have watched him in his movies GOD be with him R.I.P 🙏🏾🙏🏾✨🌟👌🏾👋🏾🥲
Sidney Poitier is the product of his Bahamian roots and upbringing, plain and simple.
Bahamians have NEVER viewed themselves as second classed people to anyone .......... They understand the importance of both giving and receiving respect and dignity, and that good manners and humility goes a long way.
Bahamians NEVER say "IF I CAN" ......... It's ALWAYS "WHEN I WILL" ........... That sense of confidence and determination is deeply rooted in the psyche of ALL Bahamians, which is how Sidney Poitier lived his life (there was nothing he could not conquer).
So Bahamians were never surprised about Sidney's success, and always appreciated that he never lost his Bahamian self (in his Bahamian accent that he never shunned or departed from, in his manners, in his quiet dignity, in his humility, in his confidence, in his giving respect to all and demanding the same respect in return, in his work ethic)
SIDNEY POITIER WAS A GREAT BAHAMIAN AND A GREAT MAN !
I want to just cry. He really did something for me growing up. I was so proud of him, and me speaking as a white woman. He was one of the greatest and most admireable. His courage and dignity was so profound. Our country would not be the same without him. Thank you, Sidney P. You were awesome!! ❤
Now we all have the reverse discrimination we could ask for.
"They call me Mister Tibbs!"
RIP Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
R.I.P Sidney. Thank you for your success for us to enjoy. Legacy lives on.
I remember him in the movie Goodbye My Lady, also one of my favorite books, and Lillies Of The Field.
God really chose him, and that is from birth. There is always things in life that we don't understand and who is to question it. Look, he was born prematurely in the era where a preemie baby had little or no chance to live, he grew up poor with no education, yet he catapulted to become a legend. God works in mysterious ways. Rest in Peace Sidney Poitier 🙏🏽❤️
I am not white or black but I truly miss this exceptional artist who gave us plenty of inspiration and joy through his movies. His legacy is going to stay with us. Thank you!
So sad to no you are gone 😢
I well miss you so much
To the man
Made me laugh 😅and may me cry 😢
I we always be your fan sandra.s Boston mass 🇺🇸.
May you r.i.p 🙏
Ti time to go with the lord💋👏🍎🍿🏝🕰🎭👑🎵📽🎬🎥🎞📹📺📖🥀🤺🫂Aman.
Rest in heaven Sidney Poitier sir
In my simplest way to measure talent I always used him and Denzel Washington as examples
AN EXCEPTIONAL MAN!!!! A MODEL FOR ALL PEOPLE-SPECIALLY MEN!
I don't know how many times I saw "To Sir, With Love" or "In the Heat of the Night" and his other films. When "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" came out, that's all people talked about in the neighborhood. He was the first black person I saw on TV playing dignified roles. I watched "Pressure Point" on TV where Poitier played a psychiatrist and it gave me terrible nightmares as a kid. I can't think of anyone in the cinematic field who's more respected in the black commmunity. May the Universe rest his soul.
Yes, the power of dignity. RIP.
So sad to lose this great man ❤️ I ALWAYS wanted to be a better person after seeing him perform or speak. He was so soft spoken but very powerful, elegant and articulate with dignity. I could only look up to him. I was a poor kid & only got to see his performances on Saturday movie night tv 📺 , after the movies left the theaters or when he was on talk shows. He seemed so different than everyone else. He was a true gentleman. I did see him on the big screen in To Sir With Love 😭 !what an inspiration to a 15 year old girl from rural nowheresville.
Rest well, Sidney. You’ve done more than enough for the living
I loved ALL of the movies he starred in, I just watched Lilies of the field day before yesterday,,, Again.
I was very young when I saw “To Sir With Love” on tv. It touched me so much. When I was in 7th grade I had an innocent crush on my teacher. I gave him a Christmas card and wrote on it ….To Sir with love….
Sidney was a wonderful actor and a good man. So much class. I will miss him. RIP Mr. Poitier
Sidney Poitier definitely came from a Royal lineage.
Rest In Peace,Sir Sidney Poitier.🙏🏽😪💖
Many would be more successful in life if they would heed that lesson from his mother of thank you and please.
I really enjoyed the movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Sneakers” plus “Little Nikita”
I'll NEVER forget
"To Sir, With Love."
And the beautiful theme sung by LuLu.
Amazing man
Greatness. Legend. Gifted.
Thank you, Sidney. Thank you, Father God. Rest well🙏🏽
TOP SHELF ...THE BEST of THE BEST ...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏💯 MR. TIBBS ...
I am telling you I never expected that slap the first time I saw the movie I was like whaaattt...I enjoyed every movie together with my dad. And it is true please and thank you opens door for you.
Blessings to his family. They have lost a father, brother, uncle, grandfather and a lot more. But he will live on, on screen and in our hearts. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️
We will miss you handsome good job thank you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️💜
God bless Sidney Poitier🙏🏼
What an awesome way to spend a life.
Legend SP Sleep in Paradise!😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏
A legend and an extraordinary actor.Amen
Condolence, RIP sir Sidney Portier, we mis you...
We need not only more actors that display such dignity and grace, but more people in the world to do the same. -maryannEa
His films are great and will be forever remembered.
Watching him in 'To Sir With Love', I thought, "Wow is he FINE." RIP Boss.
Es war tatsächlich eine lange Reise wie S.P. sagte und ich denke, er hat viele Herzen erobert, geöffnet, und wieder einmal gezeigt, dass eine "Hautfarbe" rein gar keine Bedeutung hat. Danke für den Menschen, die Gabe, die Filme, die Gesinnung, R.I.P. und danke an Sidney Poitier ❤
My Daddy was a teacher high school during the year and college during the summer. He was my 🎶Sir with Love🎶, always will be. 😢
RIP Sidney... much love from Malaysia 💖😓😓😓😭😭😭😭
Lived His life with pride and dignity.Prime example of a good character individual. Rest in Power King
🙏🏽😔👑💙 RIP #king
His movie with the blind girl who fell in love with him is AMAZING, how could anyone not be touch by that, it also show that you should never give up on your dreams
We love you miss you .rest in peace GOD bless you .love
Rip
My condolences. Love his movies!!!
What a man.. this movie, my kids watched and their children.. in the heat of the night..
Sidney Poitier , A man whose Greatness outshines the HORRORS of his time🖤
I liked his performance in #For The Love of Ivey. Good movie.
We owe Hollywood a debt of gratitude. They have shown the best of humanity.
Always a fan I’m glad he was used as a standard within the industry
Every time I saw him in a movie or on tv I would see him in person on the streets in NYC
He never bleached himself remained dark skin as ever
I watched all of his and the heat of the night rip 🙏 😢
That slap in, in the heat in the night, marvellous actor. Sorely missed.
Urs Dir, I love the words, thank you and please at the end of my sentences. Those two words always gives me the dignity I believed I truly deserves and the respect of others.