Full Name: Morgan Freeman
Birth Date: June 1, 1937
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Narrator
Nationality: American
Height:
6' 2" (188 cm)
Early Life and Education
Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and was raised by his grandmother in Charleston,
Mississippi. He developed a passion for acting early in life and began acting
in school plays. After graduating from high school, Freeman enlisted in the
United States Air Force and worked as a radar technician for several years.
Upon leaving the military, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Family
Father: Morgan Porterfield Freeman
Mother: Mayme Edna Revere
Spouses: Jeanette Adair Bradshaw(1967-1979),Myrna Colley-Lee(1984-2010
Children: Alfonso Freeman, Saifoulaye Freeman, Deena Freeman, and Morgana Freeman
Morgan Freeman's career in entertainment spans over six decades. He started his acting journey
with minor roles in theater productions and children's television shows like
The Electric Company. However, he gained widespread recognition with his role
in the film Street Smart (1987), which earned him an Academy Award nomination
for Best Supporting Actor. His breakthrough came in the 1989 film Driving Miss
Daisy, where he portrayed a chauffeur, a role that earned him his first Academy
Award nomination for Best Actor.
Freeman is renowned for his deep, calm voice and authoritative presence, often cast as wise and
thoughtful characters. Some of his most iconic films include:
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Se7en (1995)
Million Dollar Baby (2004) — won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Bruce Almighty (2003) and Evan Almighty (2007)
The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
He has also worked as a narrator for numerous documentaries and films, including March of the
Penguins (2005) and Through the Wormhole (2010-2017).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Morgan Freeman's net worth is estimated to be around $250 million. His wealth comes
from his extensive film career, voice-over work, and production ventures
through his production company, Revelations Entertainment.
Notable Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Million Dollar Baby, 2004)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (Driving Miss Daisy, 1989)
SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor (Million Dollar Baby)
Freeman remains one of the most respected and prolific actors in Hollywood, with a career that
continues to thrive well into his 80s.
