Morgan Freeman

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Full Name
Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr
Born
June 1st, 1937
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Greenwood, Mississippi, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $250 million
Family
Morgan Freeman was born to Mayme Edna Freeman, a teacher, and Morgan Porterfield Freeman Sr, a barber, in Memphis, Tennessee. He had three older siblings and spent much of his childhood in Mississippi. Freeman was married to Jeanette Adair Bradshaw from 1967 to 1979 and to Myrna Colley-Lee from 1984 to 2010. He has four children from his relationships.
Top Movies
'The Shawshank Redemption', 'Se7en', 'Million Dollar Baby', 'Driving Miss Daisy', 'Invictus'
Top Shows
'The Electric Company', 'Madam Secretary', 'The Story of God with Morgan Freeman'
Awards
Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama' (1990), Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' (2005), Kennedy Center Honor (2008), AFI Life Achievement Award (2011), Cecil B DeMille Award (2012), Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (2018)
Fun Facts
Before becoming a successful actor, Morgan Freeman served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft radar technician from 1955 to 1959. Morgan Freeman's instantly recognisable voice has made him one of the world's most sought-after narrators, featuring in numerous documentaries and television productions. Freeman co-founded Revelations Entertainment in 1996 with producer Lori McCreary, with the aim of creating films and television projects that explore the human condition.
Related Actors
Denzel Washington, Clint Eastwood, Samuel L Jackson, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins

Morgan Freeman is an American actor, producer and narrator whose distinctive voice, commanding screen presence and understated performances have made him one of the most respected figures in modern cinema.

Although he began acting in the 1960s, Freeman achieved widespread recognition during the 1980s with acclaimed roles in ‘Street Smart’, ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘Glory’. He has since starred in a remarkable range of films, including ‘The Shawshank Redemption’, ‘Se7en’, ‘Million Dollar Baby’ and ‘Invictus’, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Alongside his film career, Freeman has become one of the world’s most recognisable narrators, lending his voice to documentaries and television productions. His longevity, versatility and gravitas have cemented his reputation as one of Hollywood’s greatest actors.

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Morgan Freeman is an American actor, producer and narrator widely regarded as one of the finest performers in modern cinema.
Yes. Morgan Freeman won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' for his performance in 'Million Dollar Baby' at the 77th Academy Awards.
Morgan Freeman is best known for films including 'The Shawshank Redemption', 'Se7en', 'Driving Miss Daisy', 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Invictus', as well as for his distinctive narration.
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