Morgan Freeman is a renowned American actor born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mayme Edna Revere, a teacher, and Morgan Porterfield Freeman, a barber. He began his career on stage, winning several awards, including two Obie Awards and a Tony Award nomination. Freeman's breakthrough role came in 1987 when he played Hoke Coleburn in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Driving Miss Daisy, earning his fourth Obie Award.
Freeman's film career took off in the 1980s, with notable roles in Street Smart, Driving Miss Daisy, and Glory. He received Oscar nominations for his performances in Street Smart and Driving Miss Daisy. In the 1990s, he continued to rise to fame with roles in The Bonfire of the Vanities, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and The Power of One.
The 2000s saw Freeman's star continue to shine, with roles in Unforgiven, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, and Amistad. He received his fourth Oscar nomination for his performance in Million Dollar Baby and won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Eddie "Scrap Iron" Dupris. Freeman has also narrated several films, including War of the Worlds and March of the Penguins.
In recent years, Freeman has appeared in a wide range of films, including Lucky Number Slevin, Evan Almighty, and Wanted. He has also reprised his role as Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Freeman has received numerous award nominations, including Oscar, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice Awards, and has won several awards, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Invictus.
Freeman's upcoming films include Now You See Me and Oblivion, in which he stars alongside Tom Cruise. Throughout his illustrious career, Morgan Freeman has established himself as one of the most respected and beloved actors in Hollywood, known for his distinctive voice, authoritative presence, and dedication to his craft.
