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Construction worker who helps build a chapel
- On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role as a construction worker who helps build a chapel in Lilies of the Field (1963).
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Lilies of the Field is a 1963 American comedy-drama film adapted by James Poe from the 1962 novel of the same name by William Edmund Barrett, and stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Stanley Adams, and Dan Frazer. It was produced and directed by Ralph Nelson.
Lilies of the Field: Directed by Ralph Nelson. With Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino. A travelling handyman becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert.
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- Ralph Nelson
- 1963-07-05
Lilies of the Field, American film drama, released in 1963, that explores issues of faith and is especially noted for Sidney Poitier’s historic Academy Award win: he became the first African American to win an Oscar for best actor.
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Oct 5, 2023 · Sidney Poitier’s Oscar-winning performance in “Lilies of the Field” broke barriers for African American actors and left a lasting impact on the film industry, showcasing the talent of its diverse cast. Table of Contents. Historic Achievement.
Sep 13, 2019 · With Lilies of the Field, Sidney Poitier proved that his name alone above a film title meant blockbuster success. In 1964, Sidney became the first black actor to win the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Lilies of the Field (1963).
Homer Smith, played by Poitier, is a black traveling handyman who lives on the road in his station wagon. Smith is a baptist. Smith is hired to do some small jobs for the sisters, and is eventually convinced to "Build a Schapel" for the nuns.
Jan 12, 2022 · The role that pushed him over the line was, surprisingly, in “Lilies of the Field,” a sweet, laid-back movie based on a novella by William Edmund Barrett.
