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Portrait of Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is an American actor from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1964.

Profession
Actor, Producer, Narrator
From
Memphis, Tennessee
Born
June 1, 1937
Years active
1964–present

Early life

Born in Memphis and raised in Mississippi, Morgan Freeman built his craft on stage and the children's show "The Electric Company" before film stardom.

Career

He won an Academy Award for "Million Dollar Baby" and starred in classics including "The Shawshank Redemption," "Se7en," and "Driving Miss Daisy," and is among film's most celebrated narrators.

Major achievements

He won an Academy Award and received the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.

Legacy

Morgan Freeman is one of the most respected actors and voices in American cinema.

References

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