Morgan Freeman

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Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and narrator highly regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. Born June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, Freeman began his acting career in school plays before studying theater arts in Los Angeles. Despite his initial rise to fame in the 70s on the children's television series 'The Electric Company,' Freeman would solidify his acting prowess on the stage with performances in Shakespearean plays 'Coriolanus' and 'Julius Caesar,' receiving the Obie Award for the former. His Tony Award nomination came in 1978 when he played Zeke in the Richard Wesley play 'The Mighty Gents.' Throughout his career, Freeman received numerous accolades for his range of roles, including an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008. He starred in numerous notable films such as 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'The Dark Knight Trilogy,' and 'Invictus,' among others. This career also extended into narration in various documentaries and his directorial debut with the drama 'Bopha!' Freeman would later co-found the film production company Revelations Entertainment. In his personal life, Freeman was known to have donated to causes such as hurricane relief and bee conservation and held views in favor of equal rights and criticized racism.

77 movies
9 nominations

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Learn more about Morgan Freeman, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Morgan Freeman

Born: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: June 1, 1937

Occupations: Actor, Producer, Narrator

Years Active: 1964–present

Children: 4

Spouses: Jeanette Adair Bradshaw, Myrna Colley-Lee

Explore the awards and nominations Morgan Freeman has received throughout their career.


82nd Academy Awards 2010

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Invictus

15th Critics' Choice Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Actor

Invictus

16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Invictus

77th Academy Awards 2005

Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

Million Dollar Baby

10th Critics' Choice Awards 2005

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Million Dollar Baby

11th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2005

Win

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Million Dollar Baby

67th Academy Awards 1995

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Shawshank Redemption

1st Screen Actors Guild Awards 1995

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

The Shawshank Redemption

The 60th Academy Awards 1988

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Street Smart

Timeline

Track all the movies Morgan Freeman has been in


2010

RED

RED


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