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Morgan Freeman - Filmography

Morgan Freeman

Personal details

Name: Morgan Freeman
Born: 1 June 1937 (Age: 74)
Where: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Height: 6' 2"
Awards: Won 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe

All about this star

Filmography:

Morgan Freeman has had a crazy career. Beginning as an award-winning theatre actor, he struggled to find screen success, having to make do with long runs on a prototype Sesame Street and soap opera Another World. Indeed fame didn't come his way till he was in his fifties when a role as a vicious pimp hassling Christopher Reeve in Street Smart saw him Oscar-nominated and led to the likes of Driving Miss Daisy, Seven, Unforgiven and The Shawshank Redemption. The list below is long and packed with gems.

Red (2010)
Invictus (2009)
The Maiden Heist (2009)
The Code (2009)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Wanted (2008)
A Raisin In The Sun (TV, narrator) (2008)
The Bucket List (2007)
Feast Of Love (2007)
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Evan Almighty (2007)
The Contract (2006)
10 Items Or Less (2006)
Lucky Number Slevin (2005)
Magnificent Desolation: Walking On The Moon 3D (TV, voice) (2005)
Edison (2005)
March of the Penguins (Voice) (2005)
War of the Worlds (Voice) (2005)
Batman Begins (2005)
Unleashed (2005)
Long Walk to Freedom (2005)
Inside The Actors' Studio (TV series, one episode, as himself) (2005)
An Unfinished Life (2005)
Slavery and The Making Of America (TV, narrator) (2005)
Inside The Actors' Studio (TV series, one episode, as himself) (2005)
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
The Big Bounce (2004)
Decisions That Shook The World (TV miniseries, narrator) (2004)
Survivors Of The Shoah: Visual History Foundation (video, voice) (2004)
The Hunting Of The President (TV, narrator) (2004)
Guilty By Association (2003)
Bruce Almighty (2003)
The Living Blues (TV, as himself) (2003)
Declaration Of Independence (video, short, as himself) (2003)
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Levity (2003)
The Sum Of All Fears (2002)
America: Beyond The Colour Line (TV miniseries, as himself) (2002)
High Crimes (2001)
Along Came A Spider (2001)
Nurse Betty (2000)
Under Suspicion (2000)
Mutiny (TV) (1999)
Scandalize My Name: Stories From The Blacklist (TV, host) (1998)
Screening (short, as himself) (1998)
Deep Impact (1998)
Hard Rain (1998)
Amistad (1997)
The Long Way Home (narrator) (1997)
Kiss The Girls (1997)
Cosmic Voyage (short, narrator) (1996)
Chain Reaction (1996)
Moll Flanders (1996)
Inside The White House (TV, narrator) (1995)
The Promised Land (TV, narrator) (1995)
Seven (1995)
Outbreak (1995)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Power Of One (1992)
Unforgiven (1992)
The True Story Of Glory Continues (TV, narrator) (1991)
Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991)
The American Experience (TV series, narrator, one episode) (1991)
The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1990)
The Civil War (TV miniseries, voice) (1990)
Johnny Handsome (1989)
Glory (1989)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Lean On Me (1989)
Clean And Sober (1988)
Clinton And Nadine (TV) (1988)
Street Smart (1987)
Fight For Life (TV) (1987)
Resting Place (TV) (1986)
Marie (1985)
The Execution Of Raymond Graham (TV) (1985)
That Was Then %u2026 This Is Now (1985)
The Twilight Zone (TV series, one episode) (1985)
The Atlanta Child Murders (TV miniseries) (1985)
Teachers (1984)
Harry And Son (1984)
Another World (TV series) (1982-84)
Death Of A Prophet (1981)
The Marva Collins Story (TV) (1981)
The Janitor (1981)
Brubaker (1980)
Attica (TV) (1980)
Coriolanus (1979)
Hollow Image (TV) (1979)
Julius Caesar (1979)
Roll Of Thunder, Hear Me Cry (TV) (1978)
Wonder Woman (TV series, one episode) (1976)
Blade (1973)
Who Says I Can't Ride A Rainbow? (1971)
The Electric Company (TV series) (1971-76)
The Pawnbroker (1965).

Gallery

  • CULVER CITY, CA -  FILE:  Model Camila Alves (L) and actor Matthew McConaughey arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The couple of five years were engaged on December 25, 2011.  They have two children together, three year old Levi and 23 month old Vida.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    FILE: Matthew McConaughey And Camila Alves Are Engaged
    CULVER CITY, CA - FILE: Model Camila Alves (L) and actor Matthew McConaughey arrive at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The couple of five years were engaged on December 25, 2011. They have two children together, three year old Levi and 23 month old Vida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - FILE: Actor Matthew McConaughey (L) and model Camila Alves attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  The couple of five years were engaged on December 25, 2011.  They have two children together, three year old Levi and 23 month old Vida. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    FILE: Matthew McConaughey And Camila Alves Are Engaged
    CULVER CITY, CA - FILE: Actor Matthew McConaughey (L) and model Camila Alves attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. The couple of five years were engaged on December 25, 2011. They have two children together, three year old Levi and 23 month old Vida. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30:  Sarah Cairns and actor Morgan Freeman arrive at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
    BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards - Red Carpet
    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Sarah Cairns and actor Morgan Freeman arrive at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
  • BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30:  Sarah Cairns and actor Morgan Freeman arrive at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
    BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards - Red Carpet
    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Sarah Cairns and actor Morgan Freeman arrive at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
  • BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30:  Actor Morgan Freeman arrives at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
    BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards - Red Carpet
    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Actor Morgan Freeman arrives at BAFTA Los Angeles 2011 Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on November 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For BAFTA Los Angeles)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  Writer/Producer Matthew Weiner (L) and Director Jon Avnet attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - After Party
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Writer/Producer Matthew Weiner (L) and Director Jon Avnet attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  Actor Matthew Broderick (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - After Party
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Matthew Broderick (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  Actor Casey Affleck (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - After Party
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actor Casey Affleck (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  Actors Matthew Broderick (L) and Casey Affleck attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - After Party
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Actors Matthew Broderick (L) and Casey Affleck attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:Actress Virginia Madsen (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman in the audience at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Backstage & Audience
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:Actress Virginia Madsen (L) and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman in the audience at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman (L) and actor Sidney Poitier backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Backstage & Audience
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman (L) and actor Sidney Poitier backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman in the audience at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Backstage & Audience
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman in the audience at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and director Clint Eastwood backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Backstage & Audience
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and director Clint Eastwood backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
  • CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09:  39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
    39th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Show
    CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman speaks onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
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