Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman – Trivia

Pilot License and Oscar Cabinet

Morgan Freeman earned his private pilot license at the age of 65. He also keeps his Oscar statuette inside a cabinet in his office. The cabinet was specially built for the Oscar by a good friend of his in 1998. It even came with a plaque that read: No Parking – Reserved for Oscar.

Favorite Films and Trademark

Freeman has listed his five favorite films as King Kong (1933), High Noon (1952), Moulin Rouge (1952), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), and Moby Dick (1956). Additionally, Freeman received a trademark on his name from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on September 19, 2006.

Working as a Mechanic and Greatest Living Actor

Prior to his acting career, Freeman worked as a mechanic in the United States Air Force. Although he is often referred to as the greatest living actor in film, Freeman humbly waves off this title and believes he is just lucky.

Historic Oscar Wins and Nominations

Morgan Freeman is the only African-American actor to appear in three Best Picture Oscar winners: Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Unforgiven (1992), and Million Dollar Baby (2004). The longest he has gone without an Oscar nomination is 10 years, between The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Million Dollar Baby (2004).

Arriving in Los Angeles and Inspiring Movies

Freeman arrived in Los Angeles, California in 1959, and his first job was as a clerk typist. Three of his films are featured on the American Film Institutes 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time: Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Glory (1989), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994).

Blues Club, French Fluency, and Voiceover Work

Though born in Memphis, Freeman grew up in the Mississippi Delta region. In 2001, he moved back to Mississippi to open a blues club and restaurant. He also speaks French fluently and gave an introductory speech in French in the film The Sum of All Fears (2002). Additionally, Freeman has narrated two Academy Award-winning documentaries: The Long Way Home (1997) and March of the Penguins (2005).

Personal Life and Net Worth

Morgan Freeman has a daughter named Morgana Freeman (b. October 13, 1970) with Jeanette Adair Bradshaw. He also adopted his first wifes daughter, Deena. In terms of wealth, his net worth is $150 million.

Various Achievements and Career Highlights

Freeman has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He received the Hollywood Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award in 2000 and the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards in 2012. He is also ranked as the fourth highest-grossing actor of all time, with his films grossing over $10.24 billion worldwide.

Movies, Characters, and National Film Registry

Morgan Freeman has starred in several successful movies, with four of them being nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His performances have received critical acclaim, and he won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Million Dollar Baby. Many of his films, including The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Dark Knight (2008), have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. He has also reprised the same character in multiple films, such as Dr. Alex Cross and God.

Other Interesting Facts

Some other interesting facts about Morgan Freeman include his passion for beekeeping, his accomplishments as a golfer, and his ownership of a boat in the Caribbean. Furthermore, he has purchased the film rights to a mystery novel called Orange Crushed and considers his voice to be a result of his education at the LACC Theater Academy.

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