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10 Memorable Morgan Freeman Films

Five decades into his acting career and Morgan Freeman is arguably one of the most respected and gifted performers of his era.

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On Mar 29, 2017
1

The Shawshank Redemption

As long time inmate Ellis Boyd Redding (‘Red’), Freeman’s character serves as a touchstone and friend to new Shawshank inmate Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), after he was convicted of murdering his wife and her lover.

2

Driving Miss Daisy

Freeman received a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for his turn as Hoke Colburn, a southern chauffeur who builds a unique relationship with an elder Jewish woman played by Jessica Tandy.

3

Seven

Alongside Brad Pitt, Freeman takes on the role of a veteran detective that’s tasked with tracking down a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins during his murdering spree.

4

Million Dollar Baby

Freeman’s Eddie “Scrap Iron” Dupris character works alongside boxing trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) as they help Maggie Fitzgerald (Hillary Swank) work toward becoming a championship boxer.

5

Invictus

In this powerful film, Freeman plays Nelson Mandela during his first term of presidency in South Africa. To help unite a country torn apart by the apartheid, Mandela pushes for the nation’s rugby team to not just participate in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, but to also win it.

6

The Dark Knight

As Batman’s main-man Alfred, Freeman brings a steadying, calm, yet bright presence to a film that is otherwise a dark, fast-moving action thriller.

7

The Bucket List

In a story about two terminally ill men making the most of their remaining days, Carter (Freeman) and Edward (Jack Nicholson) turn a sad circumstance into a collection of funny, poignant and adventurous moments that can’t help but bring a smile to your face.

8

Gone Baby Gone

In this chilling film focused upon the abduction of a four-year-old-girl, Freeman plays police Captain Jack Doyle, a man who becomes the centrepiece of a major, jaw-dropping storyline twist.

9

Lean on Me

As principal Joe Clark, Freeman’s character has a big bark, an equal bite, but also father-like affection for the students he’s attempting to put on the right path.

10

Kiss the Girls

Playing Dr. Alex Cross, Freeman uses his vast experience as a detective and psychologist to track down a relentless serial killer.

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