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Sidney Poitier to receive honorary Oscar

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that it will present an honorary Oscar to Sidney Poitier. The Academy said it is recognizing Poitier for "extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen" and for "representing the motion picture industry with dignity, style and intelligence throughout the world."

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