Which statement is untrue about Sidney Poitier?
- When he was 16, he moved to new York to study acting.
- While a drama student, Poitier was once the understudy for Harry Belafonte.
- Poitier worked as a janitor in The American Negro Theater in exchange for drama lessons.
- Poitier came to the USA after graduating from High School in the Bahamas.
Answer
The correct answer is D) Poitier came to the USA after graduating from High School in the Bahamas..
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