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Morgan Freeman

Birth Place: Memphis, TN, USA

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Morgan Freeman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Frank Elgin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Messenger

[Broadway]
1978
Zeke

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Purlie (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1969
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Rudolph [Replacement]


Morgan Freeman 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

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Morgan Freeman News


Jazz Power Celebration20 Honors Three Exceptional Supporters


Join the Jazz Power Initiative at Jazz Power Celebration20 as they honor exceptional supporters including the Miranda Family and award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen.

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Video: Watch Fran Drescher Interview Barbra Streisand for SAG/AFTRA's ACTOR TO ACTOR


SAG- AFTRA's President Fran Drescher sat down with 2024 Life Achievement Recipient Barbra Streisand to discuss her legendary career as an actor, director, and recording artist in the video here.

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Video: Watch Barbra Streisand's Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at the 30th Annual SAG Awards


Barbra Streisand accepted her Life Achievement Award at the 30th Annual SAG Awards on Saturday. The musical legend accepted the honor on the same stage she had her very first solo concert on in 1963. Following a lenghty standing ovation, Streisand delivered a nearly seven minute speech to accept the award. Watch the video!

Video: Anne Hathaway Has Emotional Reaction to Barbra Streisand at the SAG Awards


Watch Anne Hathaway's reaction to Barbra Streisand's Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards here!

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS Comes to NYC Fringe


Made From Concentrate will present The Importance of Being Anxious, written by Hal Cantor and directed by Ralph Bogard. The production will be presented as part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival.

Med Hondo's Musical WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY Will Screen at the Film Forum


Med Hondo’s cinematic odyssey WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY (1979) will run at Film Forum in a new 4K restoration. Adapted from Daniel Boukman’s Les Négriers (The Slavers), a play which Hondo directed in Paris in the early 70s, WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY tells the story of French imperialism as a musical extravaganza.

Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

THE RICH EISEN SHOW Is Coming to The Roku Channel


Additionally, fans can head to the “The Rich Eisen Show” on The Roku Channel to get in the game day spirit. In partnership with Roku, BMW will be a sponsor of the show in the lead up to the big game, while Rich Eisen and the crew are broadcasting on the ground starting Wednesday, Feb. 7, through Saturday, Feb. 10. 

Strings Sensation Violectric To Headline At The Winter Garden Music Festival, February 24


Strings Sensation Violectric takes the stage as a headlining act at the Winter Garden Music Festival on Saturday, February 24. Be electrified with their LED String Rock Show featuring custom arrangements of classic and modern rock tunes. Don't miss this free event on the Main Street Stage.

Stage Adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens in China


A stage adaptation of the film The Shawshank Redemption is now playing in China! The production opened in Shenzhen on January 4, and will head to Shanghai and Beijing next. 

Video: Watch Dave Chappelle and Morgan Freeman in a Trailer for DAVE CHAPPELLE: THE DREAMER


Watch the video trailer for Dave Chappelle’s newest comedy special, Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer. The Dreamer was shot in Chappelle’s hometown of Washington, DC at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Emmy Award-winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Dreamer, having directed all seven of Chappelle’s Netflix specials. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 15th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 15, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Barbra Streisand to Receive the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award


Barbra Streisand will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in 2024. The SAG Life Achievement Award will join Streisand's numerous accolades, including being an EGOT winner. Recent honorees include Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Carol Burnett, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, and more.

Del Shores To Direct Off-Broadway Debut Of WOUNDED At SoHo Playhouse


Del Shores directs the Off-Broadway debut of the award-winning play WOUNDED, opening Jan. 24 at SoHo Playhouse, NYC. Inquire for interview opportunities with the creative team and cast.

Gospel Legends Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in December


On Friday, December 1, 2023, Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present the iconic Blind Boys of Alabama gospel group, bringing their Christmas concert to the New Orleans area for the first time.

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA To Perform Gospel Christmas Concert At Jefferson Performing Arts Center, December 1


On Friday, December 1, 2023, Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present the iconic Blind Boys of Alabama gospel group, bringing their Christmas concert to the New Orleans area for the first time. This uplifting concert will be filled with familiar holiday classics and hand-clapping gospel favorites that the entire family will enjoy.

Joshua Boone, Emma Pittman & More Join the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS


Additional cast members will be joining Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Morgan Freeman 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?

Morgan Freeman has been nominated for the following awards: 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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