About Laurence Fishburne
Meet Laurence John Fishburne III, an accomplished American actor and producer born on July 30, 1961. Known for his powerful, intense, and commanding roles, Fishburne has left a significant mark in both film and television. Some of his most iconic characters include Morpheus from the first three Matrix films, Jason "Furious" Styles in Boyz n the Hood, Tyrone "Mr. Clean" Miller in Apocalypse Now, and "The Bowery King" in the John Wick series.
Fishburne's talent has been recognized with prestigious nominations and awards. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It. He also won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Two Trains Running and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his appearance in TriBeCa. In 1995, Fishburne made history as the first African American to play Othello in a major motion picture, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the industry.
His extensive filmography includes notable titles such as The Color Purple, School Daze, King of New York, Deep Cover, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Event Horizon, Mystic River, Akeelah and the Bee, Contagion, Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
In television, Fishburne has graced our screens as Dr. Raymond Langston in the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Special Agent Jack Crawford in the NBC thriller series Hannibal, and as Earl "Pops" Johnson in the ABC sitcom Black-ish. With an impressive career spanning decades, Laurence Fishburne continues to captivate audiences with his undeniable talent and versatility.
Movie Credits
Laurence Fishburne has appeared in 135 movies.
Some of Laurence Fishburne's most popular movies include:
TV Credits
Laurence Fishburne has appeared in 45 TV Series.
Some of the most popular TV Shows include:
