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My Take
Freeman is the rare actor whose mere presence confers gravity, and that voice does half the work before he says anything meaningful. What I find admirable is how late and how steadily he arrived, building authority over six decades rather than flaming out young. He can anchor a film as narrator, lead, or supporting wise man, and you believe him every time. The Oscar, the AFI honor, the National Medal of Arts all feel earned. That he's also a licensed pilot only adds to the sense of a man comfortably larger than any single role. A model of aging with dignity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Morgan Freeman
- Name (Japanese)
- モーガン・フリーマン
- Reading
- もーがん・ふりーまん
- Born
- June 1, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- film producer / television actor / film director / aircraft pilot / character actor
2. Background
- University
- Los Angeles City College
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Kennedy Center Honors
- 2011 AFI Life Achievement Award
- Golden Globe Awards
- Silver Bear
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2015 National Medal of Arts
- Clarence Derwent Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Morgan Freeman born?
Born June 1, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Morgan Freeman from?
Morgan Freeman is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What does Morgan Freeman do?
Morgan Freeman works as film producer, television actor, film director, aircraft pilot, character actor.
How tall is Morgan Freeman?
Morgan Freeman is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.