In 2002 , Poitier received the 2001 Honorary Academy Award for his overall contribution to American cinema . With the death of Ernest Borgnine , in 2012 , he became the oldest living man to have won the Academy Award for Best Actor . On March 2 , 2014 , Poitier appeared with Angelina Jolie at the 86th Academy Awards , to present the Best Director Award . He was given a standing ovation . Jolie thanked him for all his Hollywood contributions , stating " we are in your debt " . Poitier gave a brief acceptance speech , telling his peers to " keep up the wonderful work " to warm applause
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
Sidney Poitier