Morgan Freeman
- Date of Birth
- June 1, 1937
- Place of Birth
- Memphis, Tennessee, ABD
Biography
Morgan Freeman was born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee. His childhood was spent between Mississippi and Chicago. He had his first stage experience at age 9 in a school play, where his passion for acting began. During high school, he participated in drama classes and after graduation, studied theater at Los Angeles City College. He began his career in the 1960s with small roles on Broadway and television. From 1971-1977, he appeared on PBS's 'The Electric Company', reaching a wide audience for the first time. However, his big break in cinema didn't come until his 50s. In 1987, he received his first Oscar nomination for 'Street Smart'. In 1989, 'Driving Miss Daisy' brought him worldwide recognition. In 1994, his role as 'Red' Redding in 'The Shawshank Redemption' became one of cinema history's most beloved performances. He took on legendary roles in 'Se7en', 'Million Dollar Baby', as Lucius Fox in 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, and 'Lucy'. He finally won his Oscar in 2005 for 'Million Dollar Baby'. As a voice actor, Freeman has achieved great success and is called 'the voice of God' in documentaries and commercials. In 2008, he survived a serious car accident but continued his career. He holds a pilot's license and practices beekeeping. Nominated five times for an Oscar, he has become one of cinema history's most respected and beloved actors.
