Joanna Shimkus

Proactive self-starter who took initiative.

Joanna Shimkus
Age82
Full NameJoanna Shimkus
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Is Joanna Shimkus a nepo baby?

Nope! Joanna Shimkus's journey from blue-collar roots to the top of their field is a true testament to their self-starter mentality and never-give-up attitude. They are an inspiration to anyone looking to make a change in their lives. But, they may be a nepo parent!

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Media
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  • Yard Sale
  • Les cinq dernières minutes
  • Sidney
  • The Last Adventure
  • La Prisonnière
  • Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
  • The Uninvited
  • Zita
  • Ho!
  • The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
  • The Lost Man
  • The Virgin and the Gypsy
  • A Time for Loving
  • Boom!

Family Tree

The illustrious Poitier family is one of distinction and grace. At the head of the family tree is patriarch Sir Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-born actor who rose to fame in the United States after experiencing the racial chasm that divides the country. His first wife, Joanna Shimkus, was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada and later became an accomplished actress and producer. Together, they had four daughters: Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, and Gina. Later in life, Sidney married Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus and had two daughters, Anika and Sydney Tamiia. Anika is an accomplished director and actress, while Sydney is a renowned television and film actress. Pamela, the eldest of the family, is an actress known for her work in Stir Crazy, The Jackal, and Air America. The Poitier family is one of remarkable talent and influence, and a living example of the power of determination and hard work.

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