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 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.

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

1994: The Shawshank Redemption Release and Berlin Film Festival

In 1994, Morgan Freeman portrayed Red in "The Shawshank Redemption". The film received Academy Award nominations, including one for Freeman. He also served as a jury member at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival in 1994.

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2004: Releases of The Big Bounce and Million Dollar Baby

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 "Million Dollar Baby" in 2004.

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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: Freeman Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

On October 28, 2006, Morgan Freeman was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Mississippi's Best Awards in Jackson, Mississippi.

2008: Freeman chosen as 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 and Invictus

In 2009, Morgan Freeman starred in "Thick as Thieves" alongside Antonio Banderas. He also starred as Nelson Mandela in "Invictus", a film based on John Carlin's book. Freeman's performance in "Invictus" garnered positive reviews and nominations for Best Actor at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2009.

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2011: Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award

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

2012: Freeman awarded the 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: Honorary Degree from Boston University

In 2013, Morgan Freeman received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Boston University.

November 12, 2014: Freeman Bestowed Freedom of the City by the City of London

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

August 2017: Freeman named the 54th recipient of the 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.