Morgan Freeman is a highly acclaimed American actor, producer, and narrator with a career spanning six decades. He's won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and has been nominated for a Tony Award. His contributions to the arts 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. A 2022 poll by Empire named him one of the 50 greatest actors of all time.
In 1912, Mamie Edna Revere, Morgan Freeman's mother, was born. She worked as a teacher.
On July 6, 1915, Morgan Porterfield Freeman, Morgan Freeman's father, was born. He later died of cirrhosis in 1961.
On June 1, 1937, Morgan Freeman was born in the United States. He would later become an American actor, producer, and narrator.
In 1955, Morgan Freeman graduated high school and declined a drama scholarship to enlist in the United States Air Force.
In 1959, Morgan Freeman completed his service in the United States Air Force and subsequently moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting classes.
On April 27, 1961, Morgan Freeman's father, Morgan Porterfield Freeman, passed away due to cirrhosis.
In 1964, Morgan Freeman began his prolific film career.
In 1964, Morgan Freeman worked as a dancer at the World's Fair.
In 1965, Morgan Freeman appeared as an extra in Sidney Lumet's drama film 'The Pawnbroker'.
On October 22, 1967, Morgan Freeman married Jeanette Adair Bradshaw.
In 1967, Morgan Freeman made his Off-Broadway debut in 'The Niggerlovers'.
In 1968, Morgan Freeman debuted on Broadway in the all-black version of 'Hello, Dolly!'.
In 1969, Morgan Freeman performed on stage in 'The Dozens'.
In 1971, Morgan Freeman began starring in the PBS children's show 'The Electric Company' and also had his first credited film appearance in 'Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!'. He also performed in a theater production of Purlie that year.
The Attica Prison riot happened in 1971.
In 1975, Morgan Freeman quit the PBS children's television show 'The Electric Company'.
In 1978, Morgan Freeman returned to acting by appearing in the stage productions 'The Mighty Gents', for which he won a Drama Desk Award and Clarence Derwent Award, and 'White Pelicans'.
In 1978, Morgan Freeman was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Zeke in The Mighty Gents.
On November 18, 1979, Morgan Freeman divorced Jeanette Adair Bradshaw.
In 1979, Morgan Freeman earned an Obie Award for his theater role in Coriolanus.
In 1980, Morgan Freeman earned an Obie Award for his theater role in Mother Courage and Her Children.
In 1980, Morgan Freeman had a small role in the drama 'Brubaker' and appeared in the television film 'Attica', about the 1971 prison riot.
In 1980, Morgan Freeman received the Obie Award for his role in the Shakespearean tragedy 'Coriolanus'.
In 1981, the French film "Garde à vue" was released, which was later remade as "Under Suspicion" starring Morgan Freeman in 2000.
From 1982, Morgan Freeman was a cast member of the soap opera 'Another World'.
In 1982, Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" was published, which later served as the basis for the film "The Shawshank Redemption" starring Morgan Freeman.
On June 16, 1984, Morgan Freeman married Myrna Colley-Lee.
Until 1984, Morgan Freeman was a cast member of the soap opera 'Another World'.
In 1985, Morgan Freeman starred in 'Marie', a film adaptation of a true story, portraying Charles Traughber. He also appeared in 'The Atlanta Child Murders'.
In 1987, Morgan Freeman played a violent street hustler in 'Street Smart', which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also starred in 'Clean and Sober'.
In 1987, Morgan Freeman received an Oscar nomination for his role in 'Street Smart'.
In 1989, Bryce Courtenay's novel 'The Power of One' was released.
In 1989, Morgan Freeman starred in 'Glory' as Sergeant Major John Rawlins, and in 'Driving Miss Daisy', reprising his role as Hoke Colburn. 'Driving Miss Daisy' earned him a Best Actor nomination.
In 1989, Morgan Freeman starred in 'Lean on Me' and 'Johnny Handsome'.
In 1989, Morgan Freeman was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'Driving Miss Daisy'. He also acted in 'Glory' and 'Lean on Me'.
In 1989, Morgan Freeman won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in "Driving Miss Daisy".
In 1991, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'.
In 1991, Tom Clancy's novel "The Sum of All Fears" was published, which was later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 2002.
In 1992, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Unforgiven'.
In 1992, Morgan Freeman appeared in Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' and starred in 'The Power of One', playing boxing coach Geel Piet.
In 1993, Morgan Freeman made his directorial debut with the drama 'Bopha!', a story set during South Africa's apartheid era.
In 1993, Morgan Freeman made his directorial debut with the drama 'Bopha!'.
In 1994, Morgan Freeman received an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'The Shawshank Redemption'.
In 1994, Morgan Freeman starred as Red in "The Shawshank Redemption", a role he secured at the suggestion of producer Liz Glotzer. The film received Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Freeman, though he lost to Tom Hanks in "Forrest Gump". In 1994, Freeman also served on the jury at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival.
In 1995, James Patterson published the novel "Kiss the Girls", which was later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 1997.
In 1995, Morgan Freeman acted in the movie 'Se7en'.
In 1995, Morgan Freeman starred in "Outbreak", a medical thriller where he played General Billy Ford, and also in David Fincher's crime thriller "Seven" with Brad Pitt, where he played a detective.
In 1996, Morgan Freeman appeared in the science-fiction thriller "Chain Reaction" and also starred in "Moll Flanders", a period drama based on the novel of the same name, alongside Robin Wright.
In 1996, Morgan Freeman co-founded the film production company Revelations Entertainment with Lori McCreary.
In 1997, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Amistad'.
In 1997, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary founded Revelations Entertainment, a film production company.
In 1997, Morgan Freeman narrated the Academy Award-winning documentary "The Long Way Home". He also appeared in Steven Spielberg's historical epic "Amistad". In the same year, he starred as psychologist Alex Cross in "Kiss the Girls", based on James Patterson's novel.
In 1997, Morgan Freeman narrated the documentary 'The Long Way Home'.
In 1997, Morgan Freeman starred in Kiss the Girls.
In 1998, Dennis Lehane published Gone, Baby, Gone, later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 2007
In 1998, Joseph Finder's novel "High Crimes" was published, which was later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 2002.
In 1998, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Deep Impact'.
In 1998, Morgan Freeman starred in "Deep Impact", playing President Tim Beck, and also in "Hard Rain" opposite Christian Slater.
In 2000, Charles Baxter's novel "The Feast of Love" was published, which was later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 2007.
In 2000, Mamie Edna Revere, Morgan Freeman's mother, passed away.
In 2000, Morgan Freeman starred in the comedy "Nurse Betty" and the thriller "Under Suspicion", a remake of the 1981 French film Garde à vue, which he produced under Revelations Entertainment.
In 2001, Morgan Freeman reprised his role as Alex Cross in "Along Came a Spider", a sequel to 1997's "Kiss the Girls".
In 2001, Stephen King's novel "Dreamcatcher" was published, which was later adapted into a film starring Morgan Freeman in 2003.
In 2002, Morgan Freeman starred opposite Ben Affleck in "The Sum of All Fears", based on Tom Clancy's 1991 novel. He also starred in "High Crimes" alongside Ashley Judd and Jim Caviezel.
In 2003, Morgan Freeman appeared as God in the hit comedy "Bruce Almighty" with Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston.
In 2003, Morgan Freeman starred in the science fiction horror film "Dreamcatcher", adapted from Stephen King's novel. He also appeared in two other dramas, "Levity" and "Guilty by Association".
In 2004, Morgan Freeman helped form the Grenada Relief Fund to aid people affected by Hurricane Ivan on the island of Grenada. The fund later became PLANIT NOW.
In 2004, Morgan Freeman starred in the comedy "The Big Bounce" and the sports drama "Million Dollar Baby". He won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Million Dollar Baby".
In 2004, Morgan Freeman won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in "Million Dollar Baby".
In 2004, Morgan Freeman won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby'.
In 2005, Morgan Freeman appeared in six films, including "An Unfinished Life", where he played Mitch, Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" (narration), "March of the Penguins" (narration), Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" as Lucius Fox, "Unleashed" with Jet Li, "Edison", and provided the voice of Neil Armstrong in "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D".
In 2005, Morgan Freeman criticized the celebration of Black History Month, stating that "Black history is American history".
In 2005, Morgan Freeman narrated the documentary 'March of the Penguins'.
In 2005, Morgan Freeman played Lucius Fox in 'Batman Begins', the first film in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.
On May 13, 2006, Morgan Freeman received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters degree from Delta State University during the school's commencement exercises.
On October 28, 2006, Morgan Freeman was honored at the first Mississippi's Best Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in film and theater.
In 2006, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary founded ClickStar, a film download company, with investment from Intel Corporation.
In 2006, Morgan Freeman starred in "The Contract" opposite John Cusack and in "Lucky Number Slevin" with Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, and Lucy Liu. He also appeared as himself in "10 Items or Less".
In December 2007, Morgan Freeman and Myrna Colley-Lee separated.
In 2007, Morgan Freeman appeared in 'Gone Baby Gone' and 'The Bucket List'.
In 2007, Morgan Freeman reprised his role as God in "Evan Almighty", a sequel to 2003's "Bruce Almighty". He also starred in "Feast of Love", "Gone Baby Gone", and "The Bucket List" opposite Jack Nicholson.
On August 3, 2008, Morgan Freeman was injured in an automobile crash in Mississippi, resulting in broken bones and surgery.
In 2008, ClickStar, the film download company founded by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, ceased operations.
In 2008, Morgan Freeman acted in the action film 'Wanted'.
In 2008, Morgan Freeman starred in "Wanted", narrated "The Love Guru", reprised his role as Lucius Fox in "The Dark Knight", and returned to Broadway in "The Country Girl" with Frances McDormand and Peter Gallagher.
In 2008, Morgan Freeman was chosen as a Kennedy Center Honoree at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
In 2008, during the presidential election, Morgan Freeman endorsed Barack Obama's presidential bid but did not join the campaign.
On July 4, 2009, The Hall of Presidents re-opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, with Morgan Freeman as the narrator after Obama was added to the exhibit.
In 2009, Morgan Freeman starred in "Thick as Thieves" with Antonio Banderas. He also starred as Nelson Mandela in "Invictus", a biographical drama directed by Clint Eastwood, which received positive reviews. His performance earned him Best Actor nominations at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, as well as a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2009.
In 2009, Morgan Freeman was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'Invictus'.
On September 15, 2010, Morgan Freeman divorced Myrna Colley-Lee.
In December 2010, Morgan Freeman joined former President Bill Clinton and others in Zurich for a presentation to bid for the U.S. hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In 2010, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Red'.
In 2010, Morgan Freeman began narrating the documentary series 'Through the Wormhole'.
In 2011, Morgan Freeman endorsed his friend Bill Luckett, who unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Mississippi.
In 2011, Morgan Freeman narrated the fantasy film "Conan the Barbarian" and appeared in the family drama "Dolphin Tale". Also in 2011, Freeman was featured with John Lithgow in the Broadway debut of Dustin Lance Black's play, "8", playing Attorney David Boies.
In 2011, Morgan Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to the film industry.
In 2011, Morgan Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award, celebrating his significant contributions to film.
In 2012, Morgan Freeman acted in 'The Dark Knight Rises', completing his role as Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.
In 2012, Morgan Freeman had a lead role in the drama "The Magic of Belle Isle" and reprised his role as Lucius Fox in "The Dark Knight Rises".
In 2012, Morgan Freeman was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the entertainment field.
In 2012, Morgan Freeman was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, which recognizes lifetime achievement in the film industry.
In 2013, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Oblivion'. He also appeared in the Now You See Me films.
In 2013, Morgan Freeman appeared in the action-thriller "Olympus Has Fallen", the science fiction drama "Oblivion", the thriller "Now You See Me", and played a retiree in "Last Vegas".
In 2013, Morgan Freeman was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Boston University.
In July 2014, Morgan Freeman decided to turn his 124-acre ranch into a bee sanctuary, starting with 26 beehives, after learning about the decline of honeybees.
On November 12, 2014, Morgan Freeman was bestowed the honor of Freedom of the City by the City of London.
In 2014, Morgan Freeman acted in 'Lucy'.
In 2014, Morgan Freeman narrated a clip titled "What's Possible", which debuted at the United Nations climate summit.
In 2014, Morgan Freeman produced the CBS political drama 'Madam Secretary' through Revelations Entertainment.
In 2014, Morgan Freeman voiced the character Vitruvius in "The Lego Movie". He also starred in "Transcendence", played scientist Joseph Tagger, and co-starred in "Lucy" as Professor Samuel Norman. Additionally, Freeman appeared in "Dolphin Tale 2" and "5 Flights Up".
On August 16, 2015, Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter, E'dena Hines, was murdered in New York City.
In 2015, Morgan Freeman expressed his support for the Baltimore protesters and made comments regarding police actions, questioning the racial dynamics and use of force.
In 2015, Morgan Freeman starred in "Last Knights" and "Ted 2". He also had a recurring role as Chief Justice Frawley in the television series "Madam Secretary", and starred in the thriller "Momentum".
In 2016, Morgan Freeman began narrating 'The Story of God with Morgan Freeman'.
In 2016, Morgan Freeman reprised his role as Allan Trumbull in "London Has Fallen". He also starred in "Now You See Me 2" and had a leading role in "Ben-Hur", the fifth film adaptation of the 1880 novel.
In 2016, on day four of the Democratic National Convention, Morgan Freeman provided the voiceover for the video introduction of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
In August 2017, Morgan Freeman was named the 54th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
On September 19, 2017, Morgan Freeman appeared in a video by the Committee to Investigate Russia, declaring that the United States was "at war" and accusing Russia of "launching cyber attacks and spreading false information".
In 2017, Morgan Freeman appeared in two comedies: "Going in Style", a remake of the 1979 film, and "Just Getting Started". He also hosted "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman" and "The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman".
In 2017, Morgan Freeman narrated 'Through the Wormhole'.
On May 24, 2018, CNN published an investigation in which eight women accused Morgan Freeman of harassment and inappropriate behavior, which led to Freeman issuing an apology and later the Screen Actors Guild deciding not to take action against him.
In 2018, Morgan Freeman narrated "Alpha", starred in "Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms", and had an uncredited role in "Brian Banks".
In 2018, Morgan Freeman received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, honoring his career achievements in acting.
In 2019, Morgan Freeman narrated 'The Story of God with Morgan Freeman'.
In 2019, Morgan Freeman starred opposite John Travolta in "The Poison Rose" and reprised his role as Allan Trumbull in "Angel Has Fallen".
In 2019, it was reported that Morgan Freeman found religion in Zoroastrianism.
In 2020, Morgan Freeman appeared in George Gallo's crime comedy "The Comeback Trail".
In June 2021, Morgan Freeman and Linda Keena donated $1 million to the University of Mississippi, establishing the Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform.
In 2021, Morgan Freeman appeared in "Coming 2 America", a sequel to the 1988 film, and took a guest starring role in the Netflix comedy "The Kominsky Method".
In 2022, Morgan Freeman narrated the documentary 'Our Universe'.
In 2022, Morgan Freeman was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire.
In December 2010, Morgan Freeman joined former President Bill Clinton and others in Zurich for a presentation to bid for the U.S. hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In 2023, Morgan Freeman narrated 'Life on Our Planet'.
Since 2023, Morgan Freeman has portrayed a United States Secretary of State in the Taylor Sheridan created Paramount+ spy thriller series "Lioness".
In 2025, Morgan Freeman acted in the Now You See Me films.
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