Trailblazer Sidney Poitier becomes the first Black actor to win Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards for his performance as Homer Smith in ‘Lilies of the Field.’ Sidney was first nominated for Best Actor at the 31st Academy Awards for his performance as Noah Cullen in ‘The Defiant Ones.' Over his lifetime, he became known for brilliant performances on the screen and the stage as well as his remarkable humanitarian accomplishments. In recognition of his achievements, Sidney was awarded an Honora

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At the 31st Academy Awards, host Jerry Lewis, who had previously hosted in 1956 and 1957, encountered a situation that no Oscar host before or since has faced: a ceremony that ended 20 minutes ahead of schedule. Jerry, a celebrate comedian and improviser, attempted to fill the extra time by roasting a competing show’s poor ratings, conducting the orchestra, and even attempted to play the trumpet. After five minutes, NBC gave Jerry some relief by cutting to a short film. Check back everyday for a