Morgan Freeman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

6/1/1937

Place of Birth

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Also Known As

Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr.Morgan J. Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Biography

Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, director, and narrator. Noted for his distinctive deep voice, Freeman is known for his various roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Freeman was raised in Mississippi where he began acting in school plays. He studied theatre arts in Los Angeles and appeared in stage productions in his early career. He rose to fame in the 1970s for his role i...

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