Morgan Freeman
Birth Place: Memphis, TN, USA
Latest News on Morgan Freeman:
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala (Nov 25, 2025)
Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest (Nov 6, 2025)
Reneé Rapp Releases 'Lucky' for New Movie NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T (Oct 30, 2025)
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala (Nov 25, 2025)
Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest (Nov 6, 2025)
Reneé Rapp Releases 'Lucky' for New Movie NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T (Oct 30, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Purlie (Understudy) [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Morgan Freeman, Driving Miss Daisy
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Morgan Freeman, The Mighty Gents
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Morgan Freeman, The Mighty Gents
Videos
Video: Jesse Eisenberg Stars in New Trailer for NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-18 17:27:19
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 09:37:32
Video: NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T Trailer Debuts Featuring Jesse Eisenberg
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-29 13:22:37
Video: Kecia Lewis Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 22:37:51
Video: Watch Fran Drescher Interview Barbra Streisand for SAG/AFTRA's ACTOR TO ACTOR
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-03 09:27:09
Video: Watch Barbra Streisand's Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at the SAG Awards
by Michael Major - 2024-02-26 09:37:39
Video: Anne Hathaway Has Emotional Reaction to Barbra Streisand at the SAG Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-25 10:55:21
VIDEO: Morgan Freeman Urges People to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in New PSA
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-04-08 16:28:49
VIDEO: Ruby Rose Shares Why She Left BATWOMAN on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-07 08:23:31
VIDEO: Watch the Full FAST TIMES AND RIDGEMONT HIGH Reading Starring Jennifer Aniston, Dane Cook, Morgan Freeman, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-20 09:17:38
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Compares 2020 to the AIDS Crisis on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-17 09:33:46
Showtime Presents EDDIE GRIFFIN: E-NIGGMA Stand-Up Special
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-13 18:49:44
VIDEO: Anna Camp Talks About Her Love of Dolly Parton on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-22 21:36:06
WORLD'S BIGGEST GHOST HUNT: PENNHURST ASYLUM to Air on A&E on October 30
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-02 14:32:38
VIDEO: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman Star in the Trailer of ANGEL HAS FALLEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-16 13:13:55
VIDEO: Watch Andrea Bocelli's 'Behind the Scenes Part 1 Video for SI
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-10-30 12:21:32
News
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
Mamie Parris and More to Star in RAGTIME at Arizona Musicfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Arizona Musicfest, a leading arts and cultural destination in the Valley, will present its second musical theater collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center, featuring Ragtime.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Arizona Musicfest, a leading arts and cultural destination in the Valley, will present its second musical theater collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center, featuring Ragtime.
Reneé Rapp Releases 'Lucky' for New Movie NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2025
Reneé Rapp has lent her voice to the Now You See Me franchise with her brand-new song, 'Lucky,' an original record created for Lionsgate’s upcoming film Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2025
Reneé Rapp has lent her voice to the Now You See Me franchise with her brand-new song, 'Lucky,' an original record created for Lionsgate’s upcoming film Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Listen to it now.
THREE PIANOS Comes to Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre will produce Three Pianos, an original revue created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre will produce Three Pianos, an original revue created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 17, 2025
Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 17, 2025
Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
Video: Jesse Eisenberg Stars in New Trailer for NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
A new trailer has debuted for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third installment in the Now You See Me franchise, with a cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
A new trailer has debuted for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third installment in the Now You See Me franchise, with a cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman. Watch it now!
Cabaret Roundup: August 25-31, 2025- Jenn Colella, Broadway Sings Taylor Swift & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 25, 2025
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including free outdoor summer concerts, Broadway stars singing Taylor Swift hits, and solo shows by emerging artists.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 25, 2025
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including free outdoor summer concerts, Broadway stars singing Taylor Swift hits, and solo shows by emerging artists.
THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Sets Season 4 Premiere Date
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025
Fresh off three Daytime Emmy nominations, The Jennifer Hudson Show is returning for its fourth season. Hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, the new season of the nationally syndicated, one-hour show will premiere Monday, September 15.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025
Fresh off three Daytime Emmy nominations, The Jennifer Hudson Show is returning for its fourth season. Hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, the new season of the nationally syndicated, one-hour show will premiere Monday, September 15.
Cast Set For SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the new UK tour of The Shawshank Redemption coming to Darlington Hippodrome in September. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the new UK tour of The Shawshank Redemption coming to Darlington Hippodrome in September. Learn more about the show here!
Bucks County Playhouse Education to Offer Summer Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the lineup of education programs being offered this summer. Classes will take place in Lambertville Hall. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the lineup of education programs being offered this summer. Classes will take place in Lambertville Hall. Learn how to attend.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Returns To The Road This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
The Shawshank Redemption, the acclaimed stage adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, will return to theatres from this Autumn for a national UK tour beginning at The Theatre Royal Windsor.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
The Shawshank Redemption, the acclaimed stage adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, will return to theatres from this Autumn for a national UK tour beginning at The Theatre Royal Windsor.
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing 'Right Hand Man' and 'One Last Time' from Hamilton at MISCAST25. In this video, Lewis takes on the role of George Washington.
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing 'Right Hand Man' and 'One Last Time' from Hamilton at MISCAST25. In this video, Lewis takes on the role of George Washington.
Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS & THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Comes to West Virginia Public Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025
Driving Miss Daisy comes to West Virginia Public Theatre next month. Driving Miss Daisy is the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025
Driving Miss Daisy comes to West Virginia Public Theatre next month. Driving Miss Daisy is the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry. Learn more here!
Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
San Francisco Symphony SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Season Begins In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The Princess Bride live-to-picture; and a program celebrating the movie music of Hans Zimmer.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The Princess Bride live-to-picture; and a program celebrating the movie music of Hans Zimmer.
Video: NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T Trailer Debuts Featuring Jesse Eisenberg
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025
Lionsgate has dropped the first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third film in the popular franchise. Watch the trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025
Lionsgate has dropped the first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third film in the popular franchise. Watch the trailer now!
Francis Ford Coppola Celebrated with AFI Life Achievement Award
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025
The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, surrounded by icons in the entertainment community.
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025
The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, surrounded by icons in the entertainment community.
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, and More Set For 2025 Ravinia Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, and more have joined the lineup for this year Ravinia Festival, set for this summer in Highland Park, IL. Tickets are on sale now!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, and more have joined the lineup for this year Ravinia Festival, set for this summer in Highland Park, IL. Tickets are on sale now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Morgan Freeman been in?
Morgan Freeman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Morgan Freeman been in?
Morgan Freeman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Morgan Freeman been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Driving Miss Daisy, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mighty Gents and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Mighty Gents.
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