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‘A slap that echoes through generations’: Why Sidney Poitier was the inspiration for this West End play
'A slap that echoes through generations': Why Sidney Poitier was the inspiration for this West End play Christiane Amanpour speaks to playwright Ryan Calais Cameron, about his new play 'Retrograde'.
The classic movie Sidney Poitier told Eddie Murphy to turn down: “You’re not Denzel”
Sidney Poitier was an inspiration to multiple generations of actors, and he even told Eddie Murphy there was one role he wasn ...
Was Eddie Murphy Told Not To Star In Spike Lee’s Oscar Nominated Film?
Hollywood has always loved its pairings, and one that nearly happened was Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington. But, what ...
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Eddie Murphy reveals rare advice from Sidney Poitier on Malcom X
Eddie Murphy looked back on confusing career advice he received from Sidney Poitier.In the new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, the Beverly Hills Cop ...
Eddie Murphy Reflects on Sidney Poitier's Career Advice: 'You Are Not Denzel'
Murphy first crossed paths with Sidney Poitier at an event while he was still contemplating a role in Malcolm X, specifically the character of Alex Haley. As he approached the esteemed actor for ...