When he spoke, Sidney Poitier radiated regalness, class, dignity, honor, respect, and love of family. They all brought a tear to the eye at times. Now, the bright lights he inspired in Hollywood and beyond, must continue to shine on the road to inspiration for future generations of actors and filmmakers. That is, those of color who need it more, as well as the general creative community as a whole. Thank you, Sir, for laying that foundation. May you Rest in Peace, Power, and Talent.

@icemafletcher5544

2 жыл бұрын

A very great character Mr Poitier was. 👏

@veronicaricketts1640

2 жыл бұрын

¹¹+q+ Yin n ½

@cassandradennis5685

2 жыл бұрын

So well said 👏 👏👏👏👏👏

@homegown1234

9 ай бұрын

Sidney Poitier is regal in his form throughout his life and it radiates all that is good and respectful of a man of his generation and inspired blacks to continue to promote themselves and to succeed as well. What an incredible man and now due to his passing I wish for him rest in peace in God's glory of a decent human being unique and amazing of a humanitarian.

When he spoke, everyone was almost perfectly still, as if they feared missing a single word if they moved. Everyone hung on to his every syllable, nobody dared to even breathe too hard, for fear of ruining the moment. If you want to seee what REAL class looks like, here he is: Mr. Sidney Poitier, a living legend.

@cassandradennis5685

2 жыл бұрын

Amen ❤ 🙏

My favorite moment is when he said "welcome young bloods" and the camera went straight to Denzel who had that look of determination on his face. I felt that in my soul.

@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex

2 жыл бұрын

And he was already a Prince with an Oscar on his mantle. But he wasn't born to support. He was born to lead. He was Sidney's only successor. Denzel is a King.

THIS IS WHAT CLASS LOOKS LIKE

@MrDavey2010

4 жыл бұрын

Too right.

@derekseven1647

4 жыл бұрын

OH YEAH.

@janinefarris7565

4 жыл бұрын

This man is a true inspiration a golden touch to my heart tears to my eyes in a most wonderful way and as soon if I can I'm going to put his two weeks on my reading with which I was not aware that he wrote until recently the true Measure of a Man is a tile and another one I think it's called listen to your life I will find out I found it out on the Oprah Winfrey Show when she made a attribute to Sydney Poitier at chasen's restaurant in Beverly Hills. In one of her shows

@deniselandmesser9966

2 жыл бұрын

Right!!!

@fattoreangela1865

2 жыл бұрын

Che bello che gente evoluta

Beautiful speech and what an inspiration to everyone! Rip Sidney Poitier at age 94!

@rosemarylynch8539

2 жыл бұрын

I miss him!

"to my six children, three of whom have jobs"....LOL...love that one. What an eloquent speech. One of my favourite actors out of all of them and there are MANY MANY great actors out there, black and white...BRAVO!

In a room filled with the best of us, he shined as the best among them. When the camera stopped on Denzel Washington, sitting there as regal as a king, I found myself gasping in reverence. And Morgan Freeman, and James Earl Jones, and so many others in that room, we are left in awe of what they did for all of us by who they portrayed on screen and off. God Bless them.

@bobcalegari5356

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Denzel looked like he always looks, ANGRY!

@cassandradennis5685

2 жыл бұрын

Billy Dee too.

I know it was a film... but this gentleman's performance and movie had such an impact on me... I became a teacher in later life. Bless you, to Sir with love.

Today, Mr. Poitier turned 92. Happy Birthday, to Sir with love.

@madambutterfly7513

5 жыл бұрын

Laura Wells - really, 92?? OMG, where have the years gone?? This video was in 1992!!!

@sunny_zeddy_cy

3 жыл бұрын

gosh so-oh ADORABLY handsome I wanna bite his cheeks 💙

@vaisavili6565

3 жыл бұрын

@@madambutterfly7513 have a great Sunday

@amiehampton867

3 жыл бұрын

Today is turning 94 today.Happy Birthday Sidney Poiter

@smithsunleashed

3 жыл бұрын

94 now

What a totally classy gentleman. There aren't many "celebrities" I'd care to meet or to speak with but he definitely is one!! This man by his actions, the way he lives his life, is an example to us all!!

When Sidney Poitier speaks, time takes a holiday.

@sheltondk43

6 жыл бұрын

Excellent statement. Beautiful.

@kathymarik1932

5 жыл бұрын

Drew Winslow . Nicely put Drew

@KKG51

5 жыл бұрын

Very well put Drew!!!

@trendmassacre8423

5 жыл бұрын

So does Morgan Freeman.

@lawranew5125

5 жыл бұрын

His voice, makes me hott. Sooooooo sexy.

Sidney Poitier has a dignity and class that is without measure. He embodies dignity and class.

Absolutely gutted. One of the Greatest of All Time. A Dignified Legend who paved the way for so many. I've loved his work and he will be an Inspiration for Life. Rest in Peace Sidney Sir. #SidneyPoitier

My favorite actor of all times, Sir Sidney Poitier...thank you...To Sir with Love!

This man is pure class and common sense.

This man often makes me cry = and I think it's because he's such an incredibly beautiful human being. Sidney Poitier isn't merely a great performer but, rather, - he's an experience!

@tinamcveigh4205

6 жыл бұрын

Ummmm you just said what I was thinking

@123benny4

5 жыл бұрын

@@tinamcveigh4205 and feeling.

@homegown1234

9 ай бұрын

As a young woman he provided challenges which I learned from his movies to be a better human being and to survive in this world. For this and my thanks - may you rest in peace Sir Sidney Poitier.

Rest peacefully Sir...with love 💜🕯️🙏🏽

Sidney Poitier to me was a "bright light" for the younger generations that admired the way he acted but also how he represented his race with dignity and grace. I never forgot what he brought to me "a way to survive" by his acting and his manners. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your good advice from acting in "To Sir With Love."

Every young actor/actress should be required to watch this to learn class and humility, and life lessons. A special thank you to the Jewish cook who taught a young dishwasher to read, what the world may have lost without your generosity.

@renatalivlove75

4 жыл бұрын

Omg You made me cry..yes thanks to the Jewish guy whom put time ,dedication and persistence, whom saw no color, but a human who wanted to learn. .what a beautiful speech he gave!

@jacktrades24

4 жыл бұрын

I know! That was beautiful and profound!

@lucyrust7322

3 жыл бұрын

he has more class than all of america humility the world could learn from sidney and be better off

RIP Sidney Poitier, may your strength, dignity and humbleness be a continuing shining beacon to all of us to never give up, thank you for your incredible movies!

Dignity personified. Many current A list actors should learn from this remarkable gentleman.

This man can be aptly called GREAT. His speech radiates dignity, a deep sense of history and self-worth. Sidney Poitier is a winner if there ever was a winner in Hollywood. God bless him and what he signifies.

@patricksmith3432

4 жыл бұрын

God bless u sir for your kind words

@didaswambura964

4 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to this for years and fail to get good words to comment on, today Ricardo Bigi, you've said it all and well. Allow me to echo you, This man is GREAT. Thank you.

@danwaldis4553

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@danwaldis4553

3 жыл бұрын

@Tobias Krew Why do people insist on invading a space to post some lame ad?

This man has all of the dignity and nobility of any other person. He is still a great actor and an even better human being.

Sir Sidney Poitier, AN EXTRAORDINARY example of what CLASS, ELEGANCE, CONFIDENCE, CHARISMA, POISE, HUMILITY & SELF LOVE, TRULY IS!!! 💕💟👍🏼💓💖 #SidneyPoitier

With dignity and grace, his entire speech was about expressing gratitude to others who have brought him to this place, and encouragement to others who strive to follow his path. He is not only one of the finest actors of the day, but a leader with the best traits of humanity.

What a beautiful, humble, wise, eloquent and selfless man. True role model

When I look at this and realise how many giants of cinema are gone...; I ache. God bless them all..and thank God we still have Mr. Poitier.

Someone I dearly respect and admire.

Such an icon of the screen who really is so humble yet so true to his fellow human beings- he is a credit to the black race but most of all to the human race.Greatness has no colour.

@marygraham3189

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@mikebasil4832

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Amen to that. Congratulations and thank you, Sidney. 👏🏻

@yasirpunathil7143

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Amen

@brandy1883

4 жыл бұрын

Why mention it! 'He is a credit to his race", it has always been annoying to hear that statement. It always sounded like "You look good for your age'! 'A popular saying of yester year 'it is a throw back from the '60'

@patricksmith3432

4 жыл бұрын

So true sir

Sidney Poitier shared a love for the arts with the many, with a socially conscious art of the few. Some years back, yours truly was into literary writing. At the time, the stream of consciousness was a shaping influence. The following piece is one of the memorable souvenirs of that earlier youth: “Beside a cloud that flitted past me in a while of brief time’s spell - a window framed in passing memory. Over a tranquil coast that’d waited patiently beside the sea to levitate its face to the moving wind, a fleeting body of water, the sea’s blinking mirror, shadowed and yet real, a drizzle blown from the seaside.” In memoriam of Sidney James Poitier, February 20, 1927 - January 7, 2022

@vb14086

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece, and I hope you have continued to write and share your art.

A truly wonderful actor, activist, and Man, I had a massive crush on Him when I saw To Sir With Love back in the 60s I was 11 and thought he was the most beautiful and powerful man ever! I guess I was right! 🙏🌹👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You are a legend Sir ❤️ Rest in Love 😔❤️

It shows he has a courageous attitude in order for him to be selective of the movies that he did decide do, because it was a time of nauseating in your face racism, yet he still turn down any roles which he considered stereo typical, this shows he has great confidence in his acting ability which marks him up as one of the world greatest actors. ......Nice one Sidney

@brandy1883

4 жыл бұрын

The people that he admired tells a lot about him!

It was never impossible, just harder.........wow this beautiful soul

I wish I could press the like button over and over again

I think when he was put on this earth was too be a human being .a incredible human man.

One of the best speeches at this kind of gala event. Most of these award shows are self-congratulatory. He set a new bar.

@itsthatwutangguy.9370

9 жыл бұрын

i love sidney but that speech was pretty shit.sounded like a 9 year old reading for the second time.

@robharding1957

9 жыл бұрын

daniel stanwyck your not related to the late great Barbara Stanwyck are you ?.

@axx012

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsthatwutangguy.9370 It does sound like he didnt prepare, Just wrote the speech if he did, and is just reading off of it.

His speech is a complete encyclopedia covering from his parents to childhood to actor to father to grand father.Very inspiring full of beautiful words laced togethera real leader to fallow and a mood changing speeches full of hope and love and gratitude .LET US ALL PRAY TO GOD for his good heealth and giving a legend to this too good a human being.

Wow! Too bad we don’t have that kind of class and inspiration in Hollywood anymore. No hatred. No politics! Just pure class.

RIP.......what a class act he was!

Hes been thru SO MUCH..I cant imagine being an actor in HIS time..A black man in HIS time..READ HIS BOOK...

I am a white male of 46 years to date. I have probably by accident saw my first of many Sidney Poitier films when a young boy who did not understand the civil rights struggle of the sixties, but lived through some of it, and intergration after it. However through Sidney I believed that a black man can have morals, goodness and above all dignity. How else could a white bread boy of the time know? That is part Sidney`s legacy to me.

@emersonsmith1603

6 жыл бұрын

U r right if only everyone could see it that way this world we live on will be such a better place to live and be free for all man kind

@sunny_zeddy_cy

3 жыл бұрын

beautifully said : thats largely what Mr.Poitier did 🌠 he proved to society the value & importance of transcending colour & ethnicity

My mom took me to see " To Sir With Love" as a young Boy. I was forever fascinate with This Man. A highly admirable Human Being.

Regal eloquent dignified a class act gentleman a superb actor truly a wonderful human kind and gentle!! I shall miss you 😢 Sir Sidney Poitier RIP in Heavenly Grace 🙏🥲To you Sir with Love 💔

I couldn't express it better than TheJazzlady and other people on this page. Sidney Poitier is not only a great actor, but he is above all a rare human being, in the noblest sense of the word. Just look at his face when he speaks so eloquently and smiles. I love you too, Mr. Poitier. God bless you.

I decided to watch this again and pay my respects to a great man. My favorite movie by him was Guess Who is Coming to Dinner. The first time I watched this tribute, I was touched and second time watching it, equally touched. I always thought of him as AC - All Class. I believe he said it best "Be true to yourself and useful to the journey." RIP Mr. Poitier!

@277fnkymnky

Жыл бұрын

Mine was Patch of Blue. With Shelly Winters

What a man! Your life was well done sir, may you rest in Heavenly peace❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥇🥇💐💐💐💐💐💐🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

Such a powerful speech!!!

Every time I get to see or hear him speak, my heart begins to swell at his entry and my eyes well with the admiration he receives without commanding. Then he speaks. Grace, humility, natural stewardship. The energy of his presence heightens my intention of being. He is the tide that lifts all boats.

@fuita227

5 жыл бұрын

sheltondk43 ....wholeheartedly...but you should know that you have a gift yourself...your expression and choice of words are that of admiration itself...write a book, write a script...you got it too!

One of my favorite actors, and one of the best.

Sidney Poitier epitomy of love and kindness. What an adorable human. "Not impossible but harder " 👌💝

You sir,POITIER walked through the door of greatness and your gift to other actors, especially of color is you having walked in as for me I get to be an actor because you did it .... may your legend grow through the ages.You are my teacher.............

What a wonderful and moving speech.

Wonderfully eloquent. Well deserved!

I have watched this many times but never left a comment, but I do now. Sydney is one of a kind a special person both personally and professionally. I enjoyed almost all his movies and I have also learned a lot from it. He was indeed a pioneer and and trail Blazer as no one can in the industry. He is beyond black and white, he is just above and beyond that, a blessing to America and the world at large. God bless you !

A totally magic man - such presence - the best.

What a Legend!!

TREMENDOUS speech. Want that transcript. Gorgeous wife. Great shout out to Stanley Kramer: "God bless your maverick soul."

" Be true to yourselves, be useful to the journey" such a powerful quote who will resonate inward of everyone who endows a bit of a sens, feeling and empathy. Sidney Poitier went through hardship and challenge beyond .measure. this prize seems be a reward to those challenging and blooming moment he has been endured. Such a colossus!

What an inspired speech! I love his way of speaker.

Never get bore listening to him speaks.......so eloquent.

This is what a legend looks like and sounds like. RIP legend that is Sidney Poitier. 😥👏❤🙏

"To the young black African American actors who have arrived,...............it was never impossible,just harder!"

A man of much class and respect. You will be missed but the pride and love you gave will be around always. Rest in peace you deserve that and much more.

I love all his work! Love love!!

I loved Sidney Poitier as Mr Mark Thackery in To Sir, With Love, what a lovely Man !!!

@keithwilson6060

6 жыл бұрын

Deerie Lou It was a bloody good movie.

@KKG51

5 жыл бұрын

It was the first movie I saw that made me cry when I thought he was leaving the teaching job. I was about 13 or 14 when i saw this in the theater.

@cmrwrite

5 жыл бұрын

I saw him in To Sir With Love and read the book when I was in 7th grade English. I remember it had a really big impact on me. He was one of the first male adult actors that really inspired me. I saw Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner too. Both excellent films...I have seen him doing minor roles in other stuff too but those two are my favorites. I had such a crush on my 7th grade English teacher. I probably would have had a crush on Sir too...

@angelacarleton9575

5 жыл бұрын

Deerie Lou - loved him for his inspiration on how to survive on less money!

@brandy1883

4 жыл бұрын

Guess who's coming for dinner?

Thank you Sir. #SidneyPoitier, #AFI thank you, movie goers....Sir, may your soul rest in God's peace.

He just is beautiful........

Black excellence...that's the best way I can describe such a man! Legend!

Sidney Poitier is such an elegant and eloquent human being this man has so much class and Charisma it's not even funny he's one of my favorite all-time actors. The Lilies of the Field Guess Who's Coming to Dinner In the Heat of the Night etcetera. What else can you say about this man he's close to 90 now if not 90

a wonderful man, a wonderful example. One who is loved for his high honour, humour and dignity. so much more this wonderful is loved for. Thank you.

Simply beautiful. To see the other black male actors, outstanding!

@brandy1883

4 жыл бұрын

In a time, that was and never wil be again. They were different.

great actor and a class man.

@robharding1957

9 жыл бұрын

goonerdave1968 Absolutely !!.

What a powerful speech...Dreams do come true

Yes Sydney Portier is a very elegant, gallant man. A brilliant actor! Congratulations 🥳 Sydney ! Love ❤️ you!

Rest In Peace Mr. Poitier.

I'm so proud of this man. And I don't even pretend to know him, his journey. My cheeks are wet. He embodies everything good and Noble about humanity.

That was Beautiful!!!!❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

In The Heat of the Night is one of my favourite films. Sidney Poitier was a class act.

@MrDavey2010

4 жыл бұрын

Holly Holy A superb movie for sure. Magnetic performances.

@looqischmidt5581

2 жыл бұрын

First time i ever saw him, and i was thinking...who is this guy?....now i know!

💞 WHAT A THOROUGHLY WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING, IS SIDNEY POITIER! THEY DON'T MAKE MEN LIKE HIM ANYMORE... HAVEN'T FOR A LONG TIME. 💞 ALL MY RESPECT, SIR... WITH... WELL, YOU KNOW!

What a great thanks speech by Sydney Poitier.. in 1992.Such great actor with gignity and self respect. You aways be in my heart ❤️

Pure CLASS !!!

I wish he was my Father

OMG. He’s amazing guy. Can’t tell how happy I was when I rewatch this video because I’m in love with this guy for so long and I must say he deserves much more than ❤️that .

@queenelizabeth7166

4 жыл бұрын

Very...🤞

One of the best acceptance speeches made by an AFI Life Achievement Award recipient. Poitier was helped in his career immeasurably by Stanley Kramer [ The Defiant Ones } Joe Mankiewicz { No Way Out ], Ralph Nelson [Lillies Of The Field}, Norman Jewison and Walter Mirisch { In The Heat Of The Night} . Magnificent actor and great man.

Rest in Peace Great Man of God. You certainly fulfilled your purpose.

My God did you see Denzel's laser focus and attention to Sidney.?

Brilliant Actor; brilliant man! Peace and love...

"Be true to yourselves and be useful to the journey"

Sir, with love

His portrayal of a high school teacher in To Sir with Love inspired me to become a high school teacher. I will be retiring soon...thank you sir.

He's funny. And a lot of class.

Sidney Poitier, perhaps more than any contemporary leading film actor, is an extraordinarily articulate and moving public speaker. He remembers to thank everyone responsible for his career: Stanley Kramer, the director of The Defiant Ones and Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, Ralph Nelson, director of Lillies Of The Field, his Oscar performance, Norman Jewison, director of In The Heat Of The Night, and Rod Steiger and Richard Widmark, who befriended him and were memorable co-stars.

Magnificent speech Sir Sidney

@queenelizabeth7166

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir...👏

George Steven, Jr. gives a masterful speech, too. For more on Sidney, I suggest reading his books. Well worth your time.

My favour actor!, and hoping he makes more movies.

Such an elegant, dignified, strong, excellent actor who could be intense and quiet, gentle at the same time. Paved the way and gave the cues to those who followed him. Bravo always, Mr. Poitier

For the 10th or 15th time RIP Mr.Poitier Gods Speed Great Actor and Civil Rights Icon.

In Sidney Poitier, the world has lost an icon, a pacesetter, a trailblazer of extraordinary abilities, and a true giant. May his soul rest in peace.

Love him.. lillies of the fields..to sir with love..my 2 favorites