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Who was the first African American man to win an Oscar?In: Oscars [Recategorize] |
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Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win an Academy Award for his role as Homer Smith in Lilies of the Field (1963).
James Baskett was given an honorary award for the role of Uncle Remus in 'Song of the South' (1948).
Hattie McDaniels was the first African American to win an Oscar when she won Best Supporting Actress for 'Gone With the Wind' (1939).
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