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November 7, 2007
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![]() ![]() Sidney Poitier Becomes the First African American to Win Best Actor Oscar (1964)The first African American to achieve leading man status in Hollywood, Poitier began acting with the American Negro Theatre in New York City and made his film debut soon after. He won acclaim on Broadway for his role in 1959's A Raisin in the Sun and, in 1964, became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. Many of his films address issues of race, yet some have criticized his choice of film roles for what reason? More... Discuss |
2 comments:
OMG, I love that song. And it always makes me drive waaaaaaaaaay too fast and feel about 16 again.
Thanks Mike xxxxx
Of course it makes you do those things.
Any chick that's got a hubcap diamond star halo always feels that way!
Y/W. This is one of my favorite songs, too, and would be on my Top 100 All-Time Jukebox Hits.
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