Morgan Freeman is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence on screen. He has built a prolific career spanning several decades, earning recognition for his performances in a variety of genres. Freeman gained significant acclaim for his role in the psychological thriller Se7en (1995), where he portrayed Detective William Somerset. He is perhaps best known for his performance in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), where he played the character Ellis "Red" Redding, a role that became iconic in cinematic history. Additionally, Freeman showcased his versatility in the science fiction film Lucy (2014), where he took on the role of Professor Samuel Norman. His contributions to film have established him as one of the most respected figures in the industry.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 1, 1937
(88 years old)
Place of Birth
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Popularity
8.9
Available Movies
31 released
Morgan Freeman
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Actor
88 years old
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Stable
9
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Awards & Nominations
IMDb totals: 8 wins, 6 nominations.
Major awards verified (Oscars)
β 1
Wins
4
Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1
4 nom.
Complete Award Details 5 Major
β 8
Wins
5
Nominations
Other
6
1 nom.
Oscar
1
5 nom.
Golden Globe
1
0 nom.
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy Award for Best Actor Invictus | |
| 2005 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Million Dollar Baby | |
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actor The Shawshank Redemption | |
| 1990 | Academy Award for Best Actor Driving Miss Daisy | |
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Street Smart | |
| 2015 | National Medal of Arts | |
| 2011 | AFI Life Achievement Award | |
| 1978 | Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play | |
| - | Kennedy Center Honors | |
| - | Golden Globe Awards | |
| - | Clarence Derwent Awards | |
| - | Silver Bear | |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Million Dollar Baby |
| 2015 | National Medal of Arts |
| 2011 | AFI Life Achievement Award |
| - | Kennedy Center Honors |
| - | Golden Globe Awards |
| - | Clarence Derwent Awards |
| - | Silver Bear |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy Award for Best Actor Invictus |
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actor The Shawshank Redemption |
| 1990 | Academy Award for Best Actor Driving Miss Daisy |
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Street Smart |
| 1978 | Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play |
| Year | Festival | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Oscars | Best Actor | Invictus | Nominated |
| 2005 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Million Dollar Baby | Winner |
| 1995 | Oscars | Best Actor | The Shawshank Redemption | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscars | Best Actor | Driving Miss Daisy | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Street Smart | Nominated |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Million Dollar Baby |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Oscars | Best Actor | Invictus |
| 1995 | Oscars | Best Actor | The Shawshank Redemption |
| 1990 | Oscars | Best Actor | Driving Miss Daisy |
| 1988 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Street Smart |
Award details source: Wikidata
About Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman was born on 1 June 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Currently, Morgan Freeman is 88 years old. Winner of Oscar. We have 31 films with Morgan Freeman available. Among Morgan Freeman's most popular films: The Dark Knight, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins.
Fun Facts About Morgan Freeman
Trivia #1
In a career spanning six decades, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award.
Trivia #2
He was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B.
Trivia #3
DeMille Award in 2012, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018.
Trivia #4
In a 2022 readers' poll by Empire, he was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time.
Best Known Films of Morgan Freeman
Career Statistics - Morgan Freeman
31
Total Credits
31
Years Active
1987 - 2017
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
8.9
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
31 films
Top Genres
Drama (16)
Crime (14)
Thriller (13)
Action (12)
Comedy (6)
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Morgan Freeman has 31 films released between 1987 and 2017.
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