This esteemed thespian was the first African American to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards in 1964 for his role in Lilies of the Field. What was his name?
Answer Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was the go-to African American actor in the '60s. Many of his roles dealt directly with race relations. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
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