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Morgan Freeman, born June 1, 1937, is an American actor celebrated for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. He gained widespread acclaim for his role in "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989), earning an Academy Award nomination. Freeman's performance as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) further solidified his place in cinematic history. more Morgan Freeman, born June 1, 1937, is an American actor celebrated for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. He gained widespread acclaim for his role in "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989), earning an Academy Award nomination. Freeman's performance as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) further solidified his place in cinematic history. In 2005, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Million Dollar Baby." Freeman has also distinguished himself as a narrator, lending his voice to documentaries such as "March of the Penguins" (2005). In 2012, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. less

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