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Born: 1 June 1937 · Age: 89
Morgan Freeman is 89 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 1 June 1937.
American actor of The Shawshank Redemption and Driving Miss Daisy, known for his voice, who won an Oscar for Million Dollar Baby
Did you know?He did not achieve major film stardom until his fifties, following his breakout performance in the movie Street Smart.
Morgan Freeman has one of the most recognisable voices in film. Born in Memphis, he served in the US Air Force before pursuing acting. For years he worked on stage and in children's television, including The Electric Company. Stardom came in his fifties with Street Smart and Driving Miss Daisy. His role as Red in The Shawshank Redemption made him beloved. He won the Oscar for Million Dollar Baby. He has played God, presidents and Nelson Mandela, and narrated countless documentaries.
Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, producer, and narrator. In a career spanning six decades, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award.
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Profile
American actor, born 1937
Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis on 1 June 1937.
He served in the US Air Force.
He starred in The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
He won the Oscar for Million Dollar Baby (2004).
Career highlights
Did you know?He was on the children's TV show The Electric Company.
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