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Famous as :
ActorBirth Date :
June 01, 1937Birth Place :
Memphis, Tennessee, USASpouse :
Jeanette Adair Bradshaw (22-Oct-67 - 1979), Myrna Colley-Lee (since 16-Jun-84)Claim to fame :
As Fast Black in "Street Smart" (1987)
Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher to Star in The Country Girl
October 03, 2007 10:10:04
Academy Award winners Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand, as well as Golden Globe actor Peter Gallagher are heading for Broadway. The threesome are set to star in Mike Nichols' Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' "The Country Girl."
Odet's "The Country Girl" tells the story of Georgie, played by McDormand, who is married to a has-been alcoholic actor Frank Elgin, Freeman's character, who is now down on his luck. It was not until Frank is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd, played by Gallagher, that he has the chance to make a major comeback.
Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman Working Together in The Code
October 01, 2007 03:10:01
Looks like this will be a future collaboration worth to wait for. Report from Variety has informed that Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman are both poised to highlight a caper drama titled "The Code" which Nu Image's Millennium Films is producing.
Freeman is said to play a veteran thief who recruits a younger crook, set to be portrayed by Banderas, to help him pull off one final job in order to repay his debt to a Russian mob. Filming is due to start by mid-October in Sofia, Bulgaria at Nu Boyana Film Center, owned by Nu Image, under the direction of "Deep Impact" helmer Mimi Leder.
Morgan Freeman Studies "Human Factor"
June 22, 2007 02:06:15
Set to take the similar step made by fellow thespian Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland", Morgan Freeman has given his commitment to play real-life leader of former South African President Nelson Mandela in independently financed drama "The Human Factor."
Based on John Carlin's upcoming book "The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed the World", the project is set after the fall of apartheid, when South Africa hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Mandela was in his first term as the president of South Africa, and he used the event as a means to end decades of mistrust and hatred between whites and blacks.
Morgan Freeman to Be A "Wanted" Man
November 07, 2006 04:11:11
Already busy with a pile of upcoming big screen projects he is attached to, Morgan Freeman apparently still aims to add one more acting stint into the burgeoning list. The Oscar-winning actor is reported to currently be in negotiations to highlight "Wanted (2008)", a sci-fi actioner coming from Universal Pictures.
If a deal is reached, Freeman will join James McAvoy in the cast as a lead assassin who trains McAvoy's character. The project itself sees the "Wimbledon" star play a young man who finds out that his long-lost father is actually an assassin and later gets recruited into a covert organization of killers and trained to follow the footsteps of his father.
America's Most Trusted Celebrities According to Forbes Magazine
September 28, 2006 02:09:56
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has been chosen the Most Trusted Celebrity in America. The hunk tops Forbes magazine's list of 1,500 movie and TV stars on the category.
Celebrity cook Rachael Ray comes 2nd, while actor Michael J. Fox comes 3rd in the rundown.
Clint Eastwood Bestowed the Founder's Award
August 15, 2006 01:08:09
Academy Award winning actor and director Clint Eastwood tastes the fruit of his hard-work Saturday August 12th when he was presented with a special award from the Motion Picture & Television Fund for his contributions to the Western genre.
Eastwood was presented the Founder's Award during the group's 24th annual Golden Boot Awards held Saturday. The ceremony recognizes actors, stunt people, producers and directors who have furthered the tradition of the Western in film and television.
Julia Roberts Promotes Biodiesel
July 21, 2006 11:07:57
Julia Roberts is making another debut. This time the senior actress is being tapped as the spokesperson for Earth Biofuels, Inc., a Dallas-based biodiesel producer, while also chairs its new advisory board.
"It's very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it. Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe," Roberts said in a statement released this week.
Nicholson and Freeman Join Forces to Compile "Bucket List"
June 30, 2006 08:06:55
It's such a rare treat indeed to see two prominent character actors sharing a screen together and that's what Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are about to present to the moviegoers for sure through "The Bucket List."
"The Bucket List" will put its center around the two terminally ill men who develop a wish list they try to fulfill after running away from their treatment in a cancer ward. Heading off together on a road trip, they thus set to follow what they have written on the list which includes hilarious things like racing cars, eating giant plates of caviar and slinging poker chips in Monte Carlo.
Summer Time, Time for " Feast of Love"
June 21, 2006 11:06:33
This summer of 2006 appears to be the time for some feast of love for Radha Mitchell, Golden Globe winner, Morgan Freeman, and the new daddy Greg Kinnear. They are confirmed to take part in the new drama produced by the Lakeshore Entertainment, "Feast of Love".
The movie itself is another novel-based, this time by Charles Baxter, telling the story of a group of friends in Oregon with their life-lesson journey in love. Kinnear plays as the partner of a tricky real estate agent, played by Mitchell, in their love affair.
Actor Morgan Freeman Received An Honorary Degree
May 17, 2006 02:05:40
Adding one more accolade to his pocket, Morgan Freeman collecting an honorary degree from Mississippi's Delta State University.
The Oscar-winning actor, on Saturday May 13th, 2006, collected his Doctor of Arts and Letters diploma in front of a capacity audience at the education establishment's Walter Sillers Coliseum.
Morgan Freeman to Celebrate "Feast of Love"?
May 11, 2006 10:05:46
Hearing "Feast of Love", it initially tickles Morgan Freeman curiosity. Thus, the Hollywood actor is in talks to star in the drama flick.
Based on a novel by Charles Baxter, the story revolves around a community of friends in Oregon and is described as an exploration of the magical, mysterious and sometimes painful incarnations of love.
Brad Pitt Conducts "Green" Designs Contest
April 21, 2006 11:04:21
Acting is very close related to Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt. He can do and be anything on screen. But can he, in real life, rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? It sounds impossible for the actor to do it alone and upon realizing his limitation he then brings into life his willingness to rebuild the city by conducting "green" designs contest.
Pitt announced Thursday April 20th, 2006 that he has teamed up with national environmental group Global Green USA, sponsoring the Sustainable Design Competition for New Orleans, a contest to find an Earth-friendly plan for housing and community centers in New Orleans.
Actor Morgan Freeman Receives Spencer Tracy Award
March 08, 2006 03:03:00
Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman adding more award to his collection as he's on Tuesday March 7th, 2006 been granted the University of California's 13th Spencer Tracy Award for Outstanding Screen Performances.
To be handed the award the actor commented "To be included among this group of highly accomplished actors ... is just magical". Also during the same event he offered sage advice saying "Once you've gotten the job, there's nothing to it. If you're an actor, you're an actor. Doing it is not the hard part. The hard part is getting to do it."
Freeman Honored with UCLA's Spencer Tracy Award
February 22, 2006 02:02:02
Jason Kaminsky, UCLA campus events commissioner, released an announcement Tuesday Feb 21st, 2006 mentioned that the institution is about to honor Morgan Freeman with UCLA's Spencer Tracy Award, which recognizes outstanding screen performances and professional achievement.
Speaking on that matter Kaminsky said "It was said that Spencer Tracy's natural style set him apart from actors of his time and set performance standards for future generations. We think that the same can be said for the acting of Mr. Freeman." And thus, an award ceremony has been scheduled for March 7.
Freeman Will be A Presenter for the 78th Oscars
January 21, 2006 10:01:19Producer Gil Cates announced Thursday January 19th that Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will be a presenter for the 78th Academy Awards Presentation. The actor will then join the many already tapped stars set also as presenters at the prestigious event.
To your notice, Academy Awards for Outstanding Film Achievements of 2005 will be presented on Sunday, March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland, and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. PST.
Songsters to Perform at Lions' Halftime
November 15, 2005 02:11:58Songsters, including pop diva Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, are set to perform at the nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons. Yet, both of them have different duties to do.
As of Carey, she is tapped to perform two songs, while Braxton is set to sing the national anthem. Moreover, there will also a 90-second introduction, shows players volunteering in their communities with other residents, which is narrated by Morgan Freeman and was produced by NFL Films.
Hip Hoper LL Cool J Works on New Album
October 31, 2005 09:10:14Hip Hoper LL Cool J gets more and more busy nowadays. The rapper is currently at work on a new album, which is expected to be released sometime in 2006. The Def Jam set is the follow-up to his 2004's "The DEFinition," which debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 743,000 copies in the United States. The as yet titled album will feature guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, 112 and Teairra Mari.
In addition to working on the album, LL Cool J also has signed a nine-picture deal with Lions Gate Film to produce movies, and also has the option of acting in the projects. He will next be seen in "Last Holiday" alongside Queen Latifah, and also appears in "Edison," which stars Justin Timberlake and Morgan Freeman.
Seagal Recording a New Album
October 15, 2005 10:10:26The action man is softened. He's revealing a part of him that has nothing to do with violence. Best known for his unique style of fighting in many action flicks, Steven Seagal still has a heart anyway.
The movie star reportedly is recording his first album ever, something that is very incompatible with what he's done so far. He says "Blues is my real passion, and I've always wanted to do a blues record. I've had very close relationships with a lot of the great legends, many of whom I got to play with."
Morgan Freeman & Friends Cooking for a Cause
September 07, 2005 01:09:30Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman is about releasing a charity book. His other pals, include Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank and Michael Douglas, all of whom happen to be Academy Award winners too, will give their contribution to the planned cookbook dubbed "Morgan Freeman and Friends: Caribbean Cooking for a Cause."
The book, published via Rodale, Inc., is scheduled for a 2006 release. Proceeds for the book will go to the Grenada Relief Fund, a charity Freeman helped set up after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily ravaged the small Caribbean island last year. The auction, which also includes corporate-donated items, opened last Friday on the Charity Folks Web site, an online auction spot, and will run until Sept. 16.
Morgan Freeman Wins Cybersquatting Case
May 11, 2005 11:05:57Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman won a cybersquatting case done by a Saint Kitts and Nevis-based web site operator named Mighty LLC, who has already misused his trademark to lure surfers to its web site in "bad faith." In a ruling announced by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency which promotes protection of trademarks and patents, Freeman was found to have common law rights to the contested Internet domain name.
And so, Freeman won the case. Ownership of the domain name is transferred within 10 days unless the loser launches a court case challenging the decision.
Freeman Wins Academy Award
February 28, 2005 09:02:46Morgan Freeman has won Academy Awards as supporting player for his portrayal of a worldly wise ex-prizefighter in Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby." Received the award, he specially dedicated his thank to Clint Eastwood who had asked him to one more time work in his film. Besides, Freeman also thanked to everyone participated in the film making.
Along with Freeman there was Cate Blanchet, who got Academy Awards also as supporting player for her action as Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator."
