Morgan Freeman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Morgan Freeman.

Morgan Freeman is a highly respected American actor, producer, and narrator, born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Freeman is considered one of the most accomplished and influential actors in the industry.

As a young man, Freeman developed a passion for acting and theater, making his Broadway debut in 1968. He gained recognition for his roles in various films, including "Street Smart" (1987), which earned him an Academy Award nomination. However, it was his portrayal of Hoke Colburn in the critically acclaimed film "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989) that catapulted him to stardom, earning him another Academy Award nomination and a widespread appreciation for his remarkable talent.

Freeman's deep and commanding voice has also made him one of the most sought-after narrators, lending his iconic voice to numerous documentaries and commercials. This further solidified his status as a revered figure in popular culture.

His impressive filmography includes unforgettable performances in films such as "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994), "Seven" (1995), "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), and "The Dark Knight Trilogy" (2005-2012), among many others. Over the years, he has garnered numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Million Dollar Baby."

Beyond acting, Freeman is known for his humanitarian efforts, his advocacy for racial equality, and his passion for environmental issues. His remarkable talent, commanding presence, and unwavering commitment to his craft have firmly established him as one of the greatest actors of his generation.

All my life, all my life that I can, as far back as I can re

All my life, all my life that I can, as far back as I can remember, I saw my first movie when I was six years old. And since then I wanted to do that. I wanted to be a part of that.

Most of the time it's the role. Sometimes it's the story and

Most of the time it's the role. Sometimes it's the story and sometimes it just the paycheck. It's the little movies that come out as stories or the fact that I have work to go out, you know what I'm saying, you can only be out so long without work, you start getting antsy.

I knew at an early age I wanted to act. Acting was always ea

I knew at an early age I wanted to act. Acting was always easy for me. I don't believe in predestination, but I do believe that once you get where ever it is you are going, that is where you were going to be.

Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life ha

Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.

Just that working with Clint again is like coming home.

Just that working with Clint again is like coming home.

It can have an enormous effect because big budget movies can

It can have an enormous effect because big budget movies can have big budget perks, and small budget movies have no perks, but what is the driving force, of course, is the script, and your part in it.

I have never acted he has never been cast in a romantic lead

I have never acted he has never been cast in a romantic lead or has been cast opposite a female love interest in any movie he starred in.

I don't get off on romantic parts. But I often think if I ha

I don't get off on romantic parts. But I often think if I had had my dental work done early on, well, maybe.

Let me be the first to tell you, drinking alcohol is the wor

Let me be the first to tell you, drinking alcohol is the worst thing to do in cold weather. Hot soup is the best because the process of digesting food helps to warm you up.

I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is America

I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.

But I can say that life is good to me. Has been and is good.

But I can say that life is good to me. Has been and is good. So I think my task is to be good to it. So how do you be good to life? You live it.

I feel fine, I don't care who the director is. All you have

I feel fine, I don't care who the director is. All you have to do is know what your doing - all of us - everybody in the business - that's all you ask anyone - you know your job, I know mine, let's go do it.

When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because

When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because I'd discovered the extracurricular activities that interested me: music and theater.

There's no mystery to it. Nothing more complicated than lear

There's no mystery to it. Nothing more complicated than learning lines and putting on a costume.

Black history is American history.

Black history is American history.

Not only do I have to live, right, I have to get some cash f

Not only do I have to live, right, I have to get some cash for my troubles - it's a scary thing, and people need to start to think about the messages that they send in the movies.

If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth an

If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it's life or death.

I joined the air force. I took to it immediately when I arri

I joined the air force. I took to it immediately when I arrived there. I did three years, eight months, and ten days in all, but it took me a year and a half to get disabused of my romantic notions about it.

You're going to relegate my history to a month.

You're going to relegate my history to a month.

People need to start to think about the messages that they s

People need to start to think about the messages that they send in the movies.