Morgan Freeman Biography
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Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937 in
Memphis, Tennessee) is an American actor and film director 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 (October 22, 1967 - 1979) (divorced). His second was to Myrna
Colley-Lee (June 16, 1984 - present). He has two children from each of
his wives. His son's names are Alphonse and Saifoulaye. His daughters
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. In
1997, Freeman, together with Lori McCreary, founded the movie production
company Revelations Entertainment.
After four past nominations, he won an
Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Clint Eastwood's Million
Dollar Baby at the 77th academy awards on February 27, 2005.
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Awards
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1987
Nominated for Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, in Street Smart.
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1989
Nominated for Oscar for Best Actor for his role as a chauffeur, in
Driving Miss Daisy.
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1994
Nominated for Oscar for Best Actor, in The Shawshank Redemption.
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2003
Received the Crystal Globe award for outstanding artistic
contribution to world cinema at the Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival.
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2005 Won
an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, in Million Dollar Baby.
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