With an authoritative voice and calm demeanor, this ever-popular American actor has become one of the most respected figures in modern US cinema. Born in June 1937 in Memphis, Tenn, Freeman had his first dramatic arts exposure on the stage, appearing in an off-Broadway production of “The Nigger Lovers” and also in an all-African American production of the exuberant musical “Hello, Dolly!” (1969). His breakout role in film was playing Fast Black in “Street Smart” (1987), a performance that landed him his first of five Academy Award nominations.
Today, Freeman’s career spans more than 50 years and includes roles in memorable films including “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Glory,” “Unforgiven,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Amistad” and more. He received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2004 for his performance in “Million Dollar Baby.” Additionally, Freeman produced many films in conjunction with his company, Revelations Entertainment, including 2010’s “Invictus,” in which Freeman played Nelson Mandela; the film received Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG nominations. In April 2017, he will co-star with Michael Caine and Alan Arkin in the comedy “Going In Style.”
Freeman joins a prestigious list of previous AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement honorees, including Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Robert Redford and Robert DeNiro.
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For more information about AARP’s Movies for Grownups® Awards, go online to www.aarp.org/moviesforgrownups. The entire list of award winners will also be featured in the February/March Issue of AARP The Magazine, available in homes February 1st.
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