Born : Morgan Porterfield Freeman, Jr.
June 1, 1937 (age 73)
Place : Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation : Actor, director, narrator
Spouse :Jeanette Adair Bradshaw (1967–1979; divorced)
Myrna Colley-Lee (1984–2010; divorced)
Morgan Porterfield Freeman, Jr. is an American actor, film director, and narrator. He is noted for his reserved demeanor and authoritative speaking voice,this ever popular African American actor has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern US cinema. , the young Freeman attended Los Angeles Community College before serving several years in the US Air Force as a mechanic between 1955 and 1959.Considered joining the Air Force to become a fighter pilot but opted to stay with acting instead.Has recorded a new radio public service announcement about the national parks.Recently earned a Private Pilot license.Has his own production company, Revelation Entertainment.
Honors :
On October 28, 2006, Freeman was honored at the first Mississippi's Best Awards in Jackson, Mississippi, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his works on and off the big screen. He received an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts and Letters from Delta State University during the school's commencement exercises on May 13, 2006.
In 2008 Freeman's family history was profiled on the PBS series African American Lives.A DNA test showed that he is descended from the Songhai and Tuareg peoples of Niger.
Politics
Freeman endorsed Barack Obama's candidacy for the United States presidential election, 2008, although he stated that he would not join Obama's campaign. He narrates for The Hall of Presidents with Barack Obama, who has been added to the exhibit. The Hall of Presidents re-opened on July 4, 2009 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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