Morgan Freeman

Cast · Director

Born

June 1, 1937 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA

“I'm not intimidated by lead roles. I'm better in them. I don't feel pressure - I feel released at times like that. That's what I'm born to do.” Morgan Freeman is an acclaimed American actor known for his emotional depth, versatility, and subtle humor. With a career spanning stage, screen, and television. He initially aspired to be a fighter pilot but turned to acting after his service in the U.S. Air Force. Freeman made his Broadway debut in Hello Dolly! (1967) and later became known for his role on the children’s show The Electric Company in the 1970s. Freeman gained recognition for his film roles starting with Brubaker (1980) and Street Smart (1987), which earned him his first Oscar nomination. He was further nominated for Driving Miss Daisy (1989) and earned praise for performances in Lean on Me (1989), Glory (1989), and Unforgiven (1992). He made his directorial debut with Bopha! (1993) and later starred in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), which earned him another Oscar nomination. Freeman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Million Dollar Baby (2004) and went on to portray Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. His other notable films include Se7en (1995), The Bucket List (2007), Invictus (2009), and Red (2010). He also appeared in Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and its sequels, as well as Now You See Me (2013). Freeman's recent roles include Vanquish (2021), The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021), and Paradise Highway (2022). Throughout his career, Freeman has received numerous accolades, including the Kennedy Center Honor (2008), the Cecil B. DeMille Award (2012), and a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild (2018).