Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American actor who first became known in the American media through roles on the kids' show The Electric Company and on the soap opera Another World.

Although he has said in interviews that he has never been cast opposite of a love interest in any of his movies, Freeman has been married twice. His first marriage was to Jeanette Adair Bradshaw (22 October, 1967 - 1979) (divorced). His second was to Myrna Colley-Lee (16 June, 1984 - present). He has two children from each of his wives. His son's names are Alphonse and Saifoulaye. His daughter's are Deena (who was adopted) and Morgana. Freeman worked as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force. He has also earned his private pilot's license.

After four past nominations, he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby at the 77^th academy awards on February 27, 2005.

Filmography

• Batman Begins (2005)
• Million Dollar Baby (2004)
• The Big Bounce (2004)
• Bruce Almighty (2003)
• Dreamcatcher (2003)
• The Sum of All Fears (2002)
• High Crimes (2002)
• Along Came a Spider (2001)
• Deep Impact (1998)
• Amistad (1997)
• Kiss the Girls (1997)
• Moll Flanders (1996)
• Se7en (1995)
• Outbreak (1995)
• The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
• The Power of One(1992)
• Unforgiven (1992)
• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
• The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
• Glory (1989)
• Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
• Lean on Me (1989)
• Street Smart (1987)
• Teachers (1984)
• The Electric Company (1971) - tv series

Awards

• 1987 Nominated for Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, in Street Smart.
• 1989 Nominated for Oscar for Best Actor for his role as a chauffeur, in Driving Miss Daisy.
• 1994 Nominated for Oscar for Best Actor, in The Shawshank Redemption.
• 2005 Won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, in Million Dollar Baby.

See also

• List of male movie actors
• List of male theater actors
• List of Tennesseans

External links

• Morgan Freeman at All Movie Guide