Famous Names Who Are 70 Years Plus & Still Thriving
Sidney Poitier, 94, Born In 1927 – Lilies of the Field
Sidney Poitier is recognized as the oldest living recipient of an Academy Award for displaying his talents as the Best Actor. He earned the accolade in 1964 for his appearance in Lilies of the Field, and it subsequently made him the first Bahamian and black male to receive such an honor.
Poitier is set to feature in the upcoming documentary titled Scales of Justice, and he also appeared in two episodes of Entertainment Tonight in 2021. Poitier is married to Joanna Shimkus, and they have two daughters. He also shares four daughters from his first marriage to Juanita Hardy.
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