About Morgan Freeman
Meet Morgan Freeman, the talented American actor, director, and narrator who has been gracing our screens for over five decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Mississippi, Freeman discovered his passion for acting in school plays. He later studied theatre arts in Los Angeles and began his career on stage before becoming a household name.
Freeman first gained fame in the 1970s for his role in the children's television series The Electric Company. He then went on to star in Shakespearean plays, including Coriolanus, which earned him an Obie Award. His breakout film role came in 1987 with Street Smart, where he played a hustler and received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The following year, Freeman delivered memorable performances in Glory, Lean on Me, and Driving Miss Daisy, earning his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1992, he starred alongside Clint Eastwood in the western revenge film Unforgiven, marking the beginning of a successful collaboration between the two actors.
Freeman received three more Academy Award nominations for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Se7en (1995), and Invictus (2009), where he portrayed former South African President Nelson Mandela. He finally won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Clint Eastwood's 2004 sports drama Million Dollar Baby.
In addition to his acting career, Freeman has directed the drama Bopha! (1993) and founded the film production company Revelations Entertainment with business partner Lori McCreary. He has also received numerous accolades, including the Kennedy Center Honor, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
Freeman's distinctive deep voice has also earned him a successful career as a narrator, and he has won three Obie Awards for his performances in theatrical productions. With an impressive career spanning over five decades, Morgan Freeman remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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Movie Credits
Morgan Freeman has appeared in 178 movies.
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Morgan Freeman has appeared in 56 TV Series.
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