Sidney Poitier books in order
Bahamian and American actor and diplomat
- Lived
- 1927–2022
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Books
- 4
Sidney Poitier published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Measure of a Man (2000).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sidney Poitier
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The Measure of a Man
Sidney Poitier's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Measure of a Man (2000)
Life Beyond Measure (2009)
Montaro Caine (2013)
Non-fiction in order
This Life (1980)
About Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, activist, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Among his other accolades are two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. In 1999, he was ranked number 22 among the "American Film Institute's 100 Stars". Poitier was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sidney Poitier FAQ
- How many books has Sidney Poitier written?
- Sidney Poitier published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sidney Poitier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Measure of a Man.
- What is Sidney Poitier's last book?
- Montaro Caine (2013).
- What is Sidney Poitier's most famous book?
- The Measure of a Man (2000) is Sidney Poitier's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.