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McKinley Freeman was born on January 1, 1953 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. McKinley Freeman is an actor. That works out to 73 years old in 2026.
My Take
McKinley Freeman is the sort of actor whose value sneaks up on you. Leading Hit the Floor as Derek Roman, then adding texture to Queen Sugar and Reasonable Doubt, he moves between lead and strong supporting work with an ease that tends to make for a long, durable career. He isn't built on scandal or social-media noise; he's the kind of performer directors keep recalling because he can be trusted on set. The sourced birth year wobbles a bit, but I'd rather judge the work, and I see someone capable of turning experience into real depth on screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- McKinley Freeman
- Name (Japanese)
- マッキンリー・フリーマン
- Reading
- まっきんりー・ふりーまん
- Born
- January 1, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKinley%20Freeman
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19629690
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was McKinley Freeman born?
Born January 1, 1953 (age 73).
Where is McKinley Freeman from?
McKinley Freeman is from Champaign, Illinois, United States.
What does McKinley Freeman do?
McKinley Freeman works as actor.