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[[Image:TJSIGP229-2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Sidney Poitier as Deputy Director Preston points his SIG P229 in ''[[Jackal, The|The Jackal]]''.]] | [[Image:TJSIGP229-2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Sidney Poitier as Deputy Director Preston points his SIG P229 in ''[[Jackal, The|The Jackal]]''.]] | ||
Sidney Poitier is an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive an Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film ''Lilies of the Field''). He is also known for his | Sidney Poitier is an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive an Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film ''Lilies of the Field''). He is also known for his role as Inspector Virgil Tibbs in the film ''[[In the Heat of the Night]]'' and its two sequels. In addition, he has appeared in such films as ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'', ''To Sir with Love'', ''[[The Jackal]]'', and ''[[Sneakers]]''. He also is the father of actress [[Sydney Tamiia Poitier]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:25, 12 August 2017
Sidney Poitier is an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive an Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film Lilies of the Field). He is also known for his role as Inspector Virgil Tibbs in the film In the Heat of the Night and its two sequels. In addition, he has appeared in such films as Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, To Sir with Love, The Jackal, and Sneakers. He also is the father of actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier.
Sidney Poitier can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:
Film
| Gun | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 Carbine | S/Sgt Towler | All the Young Men | . | 1960 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 20 | Det. Virgil Tibbs | In the Heat of the Night | . | 1967 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 586 | FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin | Shoot to Kill | . | 1988 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 36 | Donald Crease | Sneakers | nickel | 1992 |
| Mossberg 590 | Donald Crease | Sneakers | Mariner | 1992 |
| SIG-Sauer P229 | FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston | The Jackal | . | 1997 |