They were all popular in life, but who is the most important in death? That's what the In Memoriam montage tells us.
Poitier used the power of both his physical presence and performing prowess to make sure he was never a prop.
The legendary actor and director was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
On Sunday, actors like Denzel Washington and Casey Affleck will go head to head for Best Actor at the Oscars. Wondering where to watch who came before them? We've got you...