Cornfed Hick
Ancient Mariner
Shirley Temple Black is famous for being a diplomat. I think Foro's guy probably isn't.
12. Did he ever win an Academy Award?
12. Did he ever win an Academy Award?
Historical Figures 20 Questions
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Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Yes, he is Sidney Poitier!
He broke through as a star in acclaimed performances in American films and plays, which, by consciously defying racial stereotyping, gave a new dramatic credibility for black actors to mainstream film audiences in the Western world. In 1963, Poitier became the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor—for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance of this achievement was later bolstered in 1967 when he starred in three very well received films—To Sir, With Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner—making him the top box office star of that year.
In April 1997, Poitier was appointed as ambassador of the Bahamas to Japan, a position he currently holds. He is also the ambassador of the Bahamas to UNESCO.
Sidney Poitier in his first film "No way Out" (1950).
He broke through as a star in acclaimed performances in American films and plays, which, by consciously defying racial stereotyping, gave a new dramatic credibility for black actors to mainstream film audiences in the Western world. In 1963, Poitier became the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor—for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance of this achievement was later bolstered in 1967 when he starred in three very well received films—To Sir, With Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner—making him the top box office star of that year.
In April 1997, Poitier was appointed as ambassador of the Bahamas to Japan, a position he currently holds. He is also the ambassador of the Bahamas to UNESCO.
Sidney Poitier in his first film "No way Out" (1950).
national acrobat
Ancient Mariner
Male?
national acrobat
Ancient Mariner
Born after 1500 AD?
Hey Perun! It's been over four months! Answer the damn question already! 
national acrobat
Ancient Mariner
It'll be interesting to see if he can remember who his man is. 
Alright, I have one, a fairly easy one to get us back into the swing of things.
Born on or after Jan 1, 1000 AD?
SinisterMinisterX said:
1. Yes.
Born on or after Jan 1, 1700 AD?
SinisterMinisterX said:
2. Yes.
Still seeking a tighter birth date range...
Born on or after Jan 1, 1850?
Born on or after Jan 1, 1850?
SinisterMinisterX said:
3. Yes.
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Trooper
Is this person known for their contribution to culture and art?
(Art in the sense of the fine arts: literature, music, painting, etc.)
(Art in the sense of the fine arts: literature, music, painting, etc.)
4. "culture and art"? No.
Freebie: this person was not an artist but is very much culturally important.
Freebie: this person was not an artist but is very much culturally important.