Laurence Fishburne
Laurence John Fishburne III
Laurence Fishburne is an American actor from Augusta, Georgia active since 1972.
- Profession
- Actor, Producer, Playwright
- From
- Augusta, Georgia
- Born
- July 30, 1961
- Years active
- 1972–present
Early life
Born in Georgia and raised in Brooklyn, Laurence Fishburne began acting as a child and appeared in "Apocalypse Now" as a teenager.
Career
He earned an Oscar nomination for "What's Love Got to Do with It," won a Tony Award, and became iconic as Morpheus in "The Matrix."
Major achievements
He won a Tony and an Emmy and earned an Academy Award nomination.
Legacy
Laurence Fishburne is a commanding actor across film, television, and the stage.
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