Morgan Freeman is One Of The Most iconic And Respected Actors in Hollywood History

Morgan Freeman is one of the most iconic and respected actors in Hollywood history. Here’s a full overview of his life and career:

Morgan Freeman

Born: June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Youngest of five children.
Grew up in Mississippi and Chicago.
At age 9, he made his acting debut in a school play.
Turned down a drama scholarship to Jackson State University, instead joining the U.S. Air Force in 1955, where he worked as a radar technician before pursuing acting.

1960s–70s: Started with stage work and small TV appearances. He gained attention on the PBS children’s show “The Electric Company” (1971–77).
Breakthrough: His film breakthrough came with Street Smart (1987), where his performance as a pimp earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
1990s Success: Rose to global fame with roles in Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Glory (1989), Unforgiven (1992), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
Later Work: Became famous for roles in Se7en (1995), Amistad (1997), Bruce Almighty (2003), Million Dollar Baby (2004 – won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor), The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012), Invictus (2009), Now You See Me (2013), and many more.

Voice: His deep, resonant voice has made him one of the most sought-after narrators in documentaries and commercials.
Typecast: Often cast as wise, authoritative, or mentor-like characters—including portraying God in Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty.

Production Company: Founded Revelations Entertainment, which produces films and documentaries.
Philanthropy: Actively supports arts, civil rights, and educational causes.
Other Talents: Freeman is a licensed pilot and sailor.