Sidney Poitier Net Worth 2024: Income, Salary, Career, Bio

Sidney Poitier was an actor, director, and ambassador who had a net worth of $21 million. He became the first Bahamian-American actor to win the Academy Award in 1964. He was also nominated for various awards like Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards.

A few of his works include Shoot to Kill, Stir Crazy, In the Heat of the Night, and Porgy and Bess. He was granted a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II and was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Today in this post, we are going to tell you in detail about Sidney Poitier, his total net worth, his earnings, salary, and all other business. Having looked at his luxurious lifestyle, you should have at least once wondered how much money he made.

Sidney Poitier Net Worth (2024)

Full Name:	Sidney Poitier
Net Worth:	$21 Million
Age:	94
Country:	United States
Born:	20 February 1927
Salary:	$2 Million
Last Updated:	2024

Sidney Poitier Net Worth Growth

Net Worth in 2024	$21 Million
Net Worth in 2023	$18 Million
Net Worth in 2022	$17 Million
Net Worth in 2021	$15 Million
Net Worth in 2020	$12 Million
Net Worth in 2019	$30 Million

Early Life

Sidney Poitier was born on 20 February 1927 in Miami, Florida to Reginald James Poitier and Evelyn Poitier. He had six siblings. His parents would travel to Miami to sell tomatoes and other products since they were into farming.

During one such visit, Poitier was born in Miami which naturally granted him US Citizenship. There are no reports that talk about the school he attended. However, at the age of 15, he moved to New York and took up odd jobs as a dishwasher to feed himself.

Career

Sidney Poitier was enlisted in the Army during World War 11. He faked a mental condition and was discharged from the Army. After leaving the army, he again went back to working as a dishwasher before landing his first role in an American NEGRO Theatre production.

His first film, ‘No Way Out,’ fetched him a lot of attention and eventually helped him land many roles. A few of his works include Shoot to Kill, The Defiant Ones, Lilies of the Field, Stir Crazy, In the Heat of the Night, and Porgy and Bess.

Sidney Poitier has also directed various movies like A Warm December, Ghost Dad, and A Piece of Action. Sidney Poitier also worked as a member of the Board of Directors at the Walt Disney Company.

Income Sources

Sidney Poitier mainly made money through his career as an actor. He was so good at his job that he was a recipient of several prestigious awards. He also served in the US Army which made him entitled to pensions.

He also served as one of the Board of Directors of the Walt Disney Company. He also worked as a director who has directed several movies that were a commercial success. He has also made millions through various other ventures.

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Hobbies	Driving

About

Net Worth	$21 Million
Name	Sidney Poitier
Age	94
Height	(1.8 m)
Weight	80KG (Approx)
Profession	Businessman
Date Of Birth	August 6, 1967
Birthplace	United States
Nationality	American
Income	$2 Million (Annual)
Spouse	Juanita Hardy

“A person doesn’t have to change who he is to become better.”

– Sidney Poitier

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Personal Life

Sidney Poitier was first married to Juanita Hardy in 1950. The couple split in 1965 after Poitier’s affair with actress Diahann Carroll. He then got married to Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus, and they remained together till the time of his death.

He has six children; four kids from his first wife and two kids from his second marriage. He also had grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Poitier died at his home in Los Angeles on 6 January 2022, at the age of 94.

Wealth Dependency

Sidney Poitier had a whopping $21 million net worth. He made such wealth primarily through his acting career which spiraled over decades. Poitier acted in many movies that were a commercial success.

He also worked as a director who directed many movies, that helped increase his wealth. Further, Poitier worked as an ambassador representing the Bahamas to Japan. He also served as one of the Board of Directors at the Walt Disney Company which contributed to his wealth.

Summary

At the time of her death, Sidney Poitier’s net worth was estimated to be $21 million. He first joined the US Army, and after being discharged, he started his career as an actor. Poitier was a recipient of several awards and honors. Poitier died on January 6, 2022, at the age of 94.

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