Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2022 | Views: 755
Age: 87
Profession: Actor
Other Profession(s): Producer, Director, Narrator
Higher Education: Broad Street High School
About (Profile/Biography):
Morgan Freeman was born in Tennessee, in 1937 to Mayme Edna (teacher) and Morgan Porterfield Freeman(barber). Before spending several years as a mechanic in the US Air Force, Freeman attended Los Angeles City College. His first exposure to dramatic arts was on stage, where he performed in a performance of the vivacious musical Hello, Dolly! That was entirely comprised of African Americans.
Careers:
In 1968: In an all-black production of "Hello Dolly!" he made his off-Broadway debut.
In 1970: His performance in the children's television programme "The Electric Company" propelled him to popularity.
In 1980: In the drama "Brubaker," he played the little part of Walter.
In 1981: Morgan Freeman appeared in "Eyewitness" by Peter Yates.
In 1987: Being cast in "Street Smart" gave him his big break.
In 1989: In the comedy-drama movie "Driving Miss Daisy," he played a prominent role.
In 1994: Freeman portrayed Red in "The Shawshank Redemption" for which he received a nomination for Best Actor.
In 2003: Morgan Freeman portrayed "God" in the blockbuster movie "Bruce Almighty,"
In 2009: Morgan played Nelson Mandela in the motion picture “Invictus”.
In 2012: The Dark Knight Rises marked Freeman's third time playing Lucius Fox.
In 2013: Morgan played an ex-magician in the movie “Now You See Me”. He appeared in “Oblivion” alongside Tom Cruise that same year.
In 2020: “The Comeback Trail”, a criminal comedy starring Robert De Niro, was Freeman's subsequent film appearance.
Achievements and Awards:
Morgan received the "Academy Award" for "Million Dollar Baby."
Additionally, the "Screen Actors Guild Academy" gave him the "Lifetime Achievement Award," which he also received.
Unknown Facts:
At the age of 65, Morgan got his private pilot's license.
Morgan joined the "U.S. Air Force" at an early age.
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