Morgan Freeman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Morgan Freeman.

Morgan Freeman is a highly acclaimed American actor, producer, and narrator recognized for his extensive six-decade career. He has garnered numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Freeman's contributions to the performing arts have been celebrated 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. His distinguished career and significant impact on the film industry led to his being voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a 2022 Empire poll.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 13, 2006: Received honorary degree from Delta State University

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.

October 28, 2006: Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

On October 28, 2006, Morgan Freeman was honored at the first Mississippi's Best Awards in Jackson, Mississippi with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in film and theater.

2008: Kennedy Center Honoree

In 2008, Morgan Freeman was chosen as a Kennedy Center Honoree at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

2009: Starred in Thick as Thieves, considered Mandela film, and narrated Anne and Emmett

In 2009, Morgan Freeman starred in "Thick as Thieves" with Antonio Banderas. He also considered a film based on Nelson Mandela, ultimately choosing to adapt John Carlin's "Playing the Enemy" into "Invictus," directed by Clint Eastwood. Freeman portrayed Mandela, receiving critical acclaim and award nominations. Also in 2009, he narrated Janet Langhart's play "Anne and Emmett".

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2011: Received AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2011, Morgan Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to the film industry. Numerous figures honored him.

2012: Awarded Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2012, Morgan Freeman was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, which recognizes lifetime achievement in the film industry.

2013: Received honorary degree from Boston University

In 2013, Boston University presented Morgan Freeman with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

November 12, 2014: Bestowed Freedom of the City

On November 12, 2014, Morgan Freeman was bestowed the honor of Freedom of the City by the City of London.

August 2017: Named SAG Life Achievement Award recipient

In August 2017, Morgan Freeman was named the 54th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.