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- The Shawshank Redemption. 1994. Despite being nominated for seven Oscars, The Shawshank Redemption didn't win any, but that doesn't mean the film is any less outstanding.
- Unforgiven. 1992. Another collaboration between Freeman and Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven sees Eastwood hunt down some troublemakers in 1880s Wyoming. Eastwood's character is a retired gunslinger, who recruits his old friend Ned Logan (Freeman) for one last job.
- Driving Miss Daisy. 1989. Driving Miss Daisy is without doubt one of Morgan Freeman's best performances as the driver, Hoke Colburn, to an old Jewish widow, Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy).
- Million Dollar Baby. 2004. Million Dollar Baby follows a story that revolves around Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) and Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank), with Freeman playing a supporting character and the narrator for the movie.
1 day ago · Freeman was born on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. [3] He is the son of Mamie Edna (née Revere; 1912–2000), a teacher, [4] and Morgan Porterfield Freeman (July 6, 1915 – April 27, 1961), [2] a barber, who died of cirrhosis in 1961. [5] He has three older siblings. [6] Some of Morgan's great-great-grandparents were enslaved people who ...
3 days ago · Morgan Freeman is an American actor whose emotional depth, subtle humor, and versatility have made him one of the most-respected performers of his generation. His notable movies include Driving Miss Daisy (1989), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Se7en (1995), and Million Dollar Baby (2004), for which he won an Academy Award.
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May 8, 2024 · The Shawshank Redemption is a powerful, emotionally charged drama that follows the lives of two prisoners convicted in the notorious Shawshank State Penitentiary. Starring Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding and Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, this film delivers an inspiring story of hope and redemption amidst the grim reality of prison life.
May 24, 2024 · The others were for “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989), “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) and “Invictus” (2009). Let’s take a tour of his 15 greatest film performances, ranked from worst to ...
May 10, 2024 · 2. What was Morgan Freeman’s breakout movie? Freeman gained major recognition and acclaim for his role in the 1987 film “Street Smart,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. 3. Has Morgan Freeman won an Oscar? Yes, Morgan Freeman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Million ...
2 days ago · 17 great movies ruined by terrible endings Daniel Craig in ‘Spectre’, Mark Ruffalo in ‘Now You See Me’ and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ MGM/Lionsgate/Paramount
