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[[Image:TJSIGP229-2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) as Deputy Director Preston points his SIG P229 in ''[[Jackal, The|The Jackal]]''.]] | [[Image:TJSIGP229-2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) as Deputy Director Preston points his SIG P229 in ''[[Jackal, The|The Jackal]]''.]] | ||
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) was an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film ''Lilies of the Field''). He was also known for his role as Detective Virgil Tibbs in the film ''[[In the Heat of the Night]]'' and its two sequels. In addition, he appeared in such films as ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'', ''To Sir with Love'', ''[[The Jackal]]'', and ''[[Sneakers]]''. He | Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) was an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film ''Lilies of the Field''). He was also known for his role as Detective Virgil Tibbs in the film ''[[In the Heat of the Night]]'' and its two sequels. In addition, he appeared in such films as ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'', ''To Sir with Love'', ''[[The Jackal]]'', and ''[[Sneakers]]''. He is the father of actress [[Sydney Tamiia Poitier]]. He passed away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 94. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:57, 26 August 2023
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) was an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor (for the film Lilies of the Field). He was also known for his role as Detective Virgil Tibbs in the film In the Heat of the Night and its two sequels. In addition, he appeared in such films as Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, To Sir with Love, The Jackal, and Sneakers. He is the father of actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier. He passed away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 94.
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 36 | Lt. Virgil Tibbs | They Call Me Mister Tibbs! | 1970 | |
| Colt Detective Special | Lt. Virgil Tibbs | The Organization | 1971 | |
| Smith & Wesson Military & Police | Lt. Virgil Tibbs | The Organization | 1971 | |
| 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 |