Away from the film industry, the Bahamian-American also served on the board of directors for Disney, and served as the Bahamian ambassador to Japan between 1997 and 2007. He's also written three books, including a New York Times Bestseller (via Veterans Advantage). So how much has Poitier amassed for his work in and outside of Hollywood? It's a lot less than you may think.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor is worth $25 million. But money doesn't seem to matter for Poitier, as he's made it his life's focus to empower and influence audiences rather than simply entertain them for profit. The films he starred in during his career reflected this, often tackling important issues like racism and other taboos.
It's clear that Sidney Poitier wants to leave a lasting legacy for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially on the humanitarian side of things. "We have a lot of work to do on ourselves, the human family," he said (via Veterans Advantage). "Not just the Black or Hispanic people among the family, or the Europeans and Asians among the family. We are all family."
