An overview of the childhood and early education of Morgan Freeman, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Morgan Freeman is a highly acclaimed American actor, producer, and narrator with a career spanning over six decades. He has received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and nominations for a Grammy and a Tony Award. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Kennedy Center Honor, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. He was also voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a 2022 Empire readers' poll.
On October 22, 1967, Morgan Freeman married Jeanette Adair Bradshaw.
On November 18, 1979, Morgan Freeman and Jeanette Adair Bradshaw divorced.
On June 16, 1984, Morgan Freeman married Myrna Colley-Lee.
On May 13, 2006, Morgan Freeman received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters degree from Delta State University.
In December 2007, Morgan Freeman and Myrna Colley-Lee separated.
On August 3, 2008, Morgan Freeman was injured in an automobile crash near Ruleville, Mississippi, sustaining broken bones and requiring surgery. He was driving his 1997 Nissan Maxima.
In 2008, Morgan Freeman endorsed Barack Obama's presidential bid, stating he would not officially join the campaign.
On September 15, 2010, Morgan Freeman and Myrna Colley-Lee divorced.
In December 2010, Morgan Freeman joined Bill Clinton, Sunil Gulati, and Landon Donovan in Zurich for a presentation to bid for the U.S. hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In 2011, Morgan Freeman endorsed his friend Bill Luckett, who ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Mississippi.
In 2013, Morgan Freeman received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Boston University.
After learning about the decline of honeybees, in July 2014, Morgan Freeman decided to turn his 124-acre ranch into a bee sanctuary, starting with 26 beehives.
On August 16, 2015, E'dena Hines, Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter, was murdered in New York City at the age of 33.
In 2019, it was reported that Morgan Freeman found religion in Zoroastrianism.
In June 2021, Morgan Freeman and Linda Keena donated $1 million to the University of Mississippi to establish the Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform.
Jim Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian...
Jennifer Aniston is a highly successful American actress best known...
Steven Spielberg is a highly influential American filmmaker recognized as...
Lego is a line of plastic construction toys created by...
CBS is a major American commercial broadcast television and radio...
Qatar is a country located on the Qatar Peninsula in...
11 days ago James Gunn Plans Superman Sequel Shooting Soon; Teases 'Peacemaker' Role in DCU.
11 days ago Motorcycle crash in Beloit on Cranston Road: Police investigate single-vehicle incident.
11 days ago Zion: Influencers' Storm, Hidden Trail & East Mesa Hike, Views and Fewer Crowds
11 days ago Qatar Airways and Accenture partner for AI-driven aviation excellence, creating 'AI Skyways'.
11 days ago Ketel Marte's Absence and Day Off Requests Cause Frustration Among Diamondbacks Teammates
11 days ago Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates 'Freakier Friday' with Fan Event and Lookalike Screening
Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving...
John Bolton is an American attorney diplomat Republican consultant and...
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
Muhammad Ali nicknamed The Greatest was an iconic American professional...
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
George Soros is a prominent American investor and philanthropist As...