Morgan Freeman Through The Years: Photos From His Young Days To Today

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June 1, 2023 10:05AM EDT

Morgan Freeman is an undeniable acting legend. See photos of him through the years here.

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Morgan Freeman: A Life In Photos

Morgan Freeman: A Life In Photos — Morgan Freeman, born Jun. 1, 1937, is an acting legend, known for his deep voice and tk delivery. The star has a career spanning over 5 decades, earning him an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

The star got his start acting in school plays in the Mississippi community he was raised in. He then moved to LA to study theater and earned early fame for his part on the kids show The Electric Company in the 70s. Several Shakespearean stage roles would follow. He had his breakout role in 1987’s Street Smart, which earned him an Oscar nom.

Films like Glory, Driving Miss Daisy, and Lean On Me (all 1989) followed. More critical acclaim would follow for The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Se7en (1995), and Amistad (1997). Morgan would finally earn an Oscar in 2004 for Clint Eastwood’s 2004 sports drama Million Dollar Baby. More recent projects include the Dark Knight trilogy of Batman movies, The Bucket List (2007), Invictus (2009), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Now You See Me (2013), Last Vegas (2013), and Lucy (2014).

Here, we get a glimpse of a young Morgan. He gazed off into the distance with a weary look on his face.

Want to see more photos of Morgan Freeman? Click through the gallery to see the actor through the years.

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‘Clinton And Nadine’

‘Clinton And Nadine’ — Morgan Freeman in the 1988 TV film Clinton and Nadine, also called Blood Money. The movie was about a man who teams up with a sex worker to find out who murdered his brother.

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‘Attica’

‘Attica’ — Morgan Freeman and David Harris (center) appear in 1980’s Attica. The film was based on the true story of the events leading up to and during the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility riot and its aftermath.

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‘Driving Miss Daisy’

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ — Morgan Freeman won the hearts of many in Driving Miss Daisy. The beloved film was about an old Jewish woman (Jessica Tandy) and her relationship with her Black chauffeur.

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‘Lean On Me’

‘Lean On Me’ — Morgan Freeman in 1988’s Lean On Me. The film was about a domineering but well-meaning man who is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school.

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‘The Bonfire Of The Vanities’

‘The Bonfire Of The Vanities’ — Morgan Freeman played Judge Leonard White in 1990’s The Bonfire Of The Vanities. The Brian de Palma movie was about a Wall Street hotshot whose life unravels after his mistress runs over a teen with her car.

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Morgan Freeman & Jessica Tandy In 1990

Morgan Freeman & Jessica Tandy In 1990 — Friends forever. Driving Miss Daisy co-stars Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy held hands after the Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards in 1990. They both won honors.

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‘Driving Miss Daisy’

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ — Morgan Freeman takes a call in a scene from Driving Miss Daisy. Reflecting on the film for its 30th anniversary in 2020, he said, “It was such a different story, such a different approach — it’s about a relationship between a man and a woman over a long period of time.

“It kind of reminds me of these French movies about love. It was literally a love story. I maintain it was one of the best jobs I ever had in the movies.”

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Morgan Freeman In 2005

Morgan Freeman In 2005 — Morgan Freeman folds his arms during a press conference for the movie Edison at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival on Sep. 17. The movie was about a fresh-faced journalist who makes shaky allies with a jaded reporter and investigator after discovering a den of corrupt policemen.

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Morgan Freeman Wins A 2005 Oscar

Morgan Freeman Wins A 2005 Oscar — Morgan Freeman holds his new Oscar close after he won a Best Supporting Actor trophy at the 77th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2005. He was positively beaming.

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Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ — Morgan Freeman waves at fans during the world premiere of The Dark Knight Rises in New York City on Jul. 16, 2012. He was dressed for the occasion, rocking head-to-toe black.

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Morgan Freeman At CinemaCon 2013

Morgan Freeman At CinemaCon 2013 — Morgan Freeman looked slick in grey during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Apr. 18, 2013. He popped on a pair of sunglasses and was ready to go.

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Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘London Has Fallen’

Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘London Has Fallen’ — Morgan Freeman strikes a pose at the LA premiere of London Has Fallen on Mar. 1, 2016. His grey suit and red shirt looked great together.

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Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘Angel Has Fallen’

Morgan Freeman At The Premiere Of ‘Angel Has Fallen’ — Morgan Freeman looked cool during the LA premiere of Angel Has Fallen on Aug. 20, 2019. He wore a dark suit without a tie, and popped on some amber aviator shades.

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Morgan Freeman & Bradley Cooper In 2022

Morgan Freeman & Bradley Cooper In 2022 — Morgan Freeman and Bradley Cooper posed for a photo together at the 2022 AFI Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles on Mar. 11, 2022. They both looked handsome in suits.

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