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Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) was an American actor who was the first African-American performer to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor (for the filmLilies of the Field). He was also known for his role as Detective Virgil Tibbs in the filmIn the Heat of the Nightand its two sequels. In addition, he appeared in such films asGuess Who's Coming to Dinner,To Sir with Love,The Jackal, andSneakers. He is the father of actressSydney Tamiia Poitier. He passed away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 94. Sidney Poitier can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (12)

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The Jackal (1997) 1 Sneakers (1992) 2 Shoot to Kill (1988) 1 The Organization (1971) 2 They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) 1 In the Heat of the Night (1967) 1 Duel at Diablo (1966) 3 All the Young Men (1960) 1

The Jackal (1997)

Character Firearm Notes
FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston SIG-Sauer P229 .

Sneakers (1992)

Character Firearm Notes
Donald Crease Smith & Wesson Model 36 nickel
Donald Crease Mossberg 590 Mariner

Shoot to Kill (1988)

Character Firearm Notes
FBI Special Agent Warren Stantin Smith & Wesson Model 586 .

The Organization (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Lt. Virgil Tibbs Colt Detective Special -
Lt. Virgil Tibbs Smith & Wesson Military & Police -

They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)

Character Firearm Notes
Lt. Virgil Tibbs Smith & Wesson Model 36 -

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Character Firearm Notes
Det. Virgil Tibbs Smith & Wesson Model 20 .

Duel at Diablo (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
Toller Single Action Army "Artillery" model with wooden grips
Toller Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Modified to resemble aHenry 1860
Toller 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun With exposed hammers

All the Young Men (1960)

Character Firearm Notes
S/Sgt Towler M1 Carbine .