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 with a career spanning five decades. He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, and has been recognized with prestigious honors like the Kennedy Center Honor and the AFI Life Achievement Award. Freeman is considered one of the greatest actors of all time due to his remarkable talent and significant contributions to the film industry.
1978: Tony Award Nomination
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.
1980: Obie Award for Coriolanus
In 1980, Morgan Freeman received the Obie Award for his role in 'Coriolanus'.
2004: Starred in 'The Big Bounce' and 'Million Dollar Baby'
Morgan Freeman's 2004 releases were the comedy 'The Big Bounce' and the sports drama 'Million Dollar Baby', in which he won his first Academy Award.
May 13, 2006: 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.
October 28, 2006: Lifetime Achievement Award
On October 28, 2006, Morgan Freeman was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Mississippi's Best Awards.
2008: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2008, Morgan Freeman received the Kennedy Center Honors, marking a significant recognition of his contributions to the arts.
2011: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2011, Morgan Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to the film industry.
2012: Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2012, Morgan Freeman received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.
2012: Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2012, Morgan Freeman was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in the film industry.
2013: Honorary Degree from Boston University
In 2013, Morgan Freeman received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Boston University.
November 12, 2014: Freedom of the City Honor
On November 12, 2014, Morgan Freeman was given the honor of Freedom of the City by the City of London.
August 2017: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
In August 2017, Morgan Freeman was named the 54th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
2018: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
In 2018, Morgan Freeman received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, celebrating his lifetime achievements as an actor.
2021: Appeared in Coming 2 America and guest-starred in The Kominsky Method
In 2021, Morgan Freeman appeared in Coming 2 America, a sequel to the 1988 film. He also guest-starred in the Netflix comedy The Kominsky Method, earning an Emmy nomination.
