Morgan Freeman – Biography
Full Name: Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr.
Date of Birth: June 1, 1937
Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Actor, Narrator, Producer
Years Active: 1964–present
Early Life & Education
Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Mississippi. From a young age, he showed an interest in acting and participated in school plays. He briefly served in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician before deciding to pursue acting full-time.
He studied at the Pasadena Playhouse and worked in theater before transitioning to television and film.
Hollywood Breakthrough & Rise to Fame
Freeman gained national recognition in the 1970s for his role on the children’s TV show The Electric Company. However, his real breakthrough came in the 1980s, when he played powerful supporting roles in films like Street Smart (1987), which earned him his first Oscar nomination.
His career took off in the 1990s, making him one of Hollywood’s most respected and in-demand actors.
Major Movies & Achievements
1980s (Breakthrough Roles & Critical Acclaim)
- Street Smart (1987) – Earned Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- Glory (1989) – Civil War drama with Denzel Washington
- Driving Miss Daisy (1989) – Played a chauffeur, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Actor
1990s (Hollywood Stardom & Iconic Performances)
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) – Played Azeem
- Unforgiven (1992) – Western film with Clint Eastwood
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – One of his most iconic roles as Red, earning an Oscar nomination
- Se7en (1995) – Psychological thriller with Brad Pitt
- Amistad (1997) – Historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg
- Deep Impact (1998) – Played the U.S. President
2000s (Oscar Win & Blockbuster Success)
- Bruce Almighty (2003) – Played God, a fan-favorite role
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) – Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Batman Begins (2005) – Introduced as Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy
- The Dark Knight (2008) – Returned as Lucius Fox
- Invictus (2009) – Played Nelson Mandela, earning an Oscar nomination
2010s (Continued Success & Voice Acting)
- Red (2010) – Action-comedy
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – Final Batman trilogy appearance
- Now You See Me (2013) – Played a master illusionist
- Lucy (2014) – Sci-fi thriller with Scarlett Johansson
- Going in Style (2017) – Crime comedy with Michael Caine
- Angel Has Fallen (2019) – Played the U.S. President
2020s (Ongoing Projects & Legacy Films)
- Coming 2 America (2021) – Comedy sequel
- Paradise Highway (2022) – Crime thriller
- The Ritual Killer (2023) – Psychological thriller
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Wins
- Best Supporting Actor – Million Dollar Baby (2005)
Nominations
- Best Supporting Actor – Street Smart (1987)
- Best Actor – Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
- Best Actor – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Best Actor – Invictus (2009)
Other Major Awards & Honors
- Golden Globe Award – Won for Driving Miss Daisy
- Screen Actors Guild Award – Won for Million Dollar Baby
- Cecil B. DeMille Award – Lifetime achievement honor
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award – Recognized for his career impact
- Kennedy Center Honors – Prestigious recognition for contributions to film
Personal Life
Morgan Freeman has been married twice and has four children. He is known for his deep, authoritative voice, which has made him one of the most sought-after narrators in Hollywood. He has narrated documentaries like March of the Penguins and Through the Wormhole.
He is also a businessman and philanthropist, owning a blues club in Mississippi and supporting environmental causes.
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