Morgan Freeman has also enjoyed commercial success, having starred in a variety of hit blockbuster movies including the Dark Knight trilogy, Bruce Almighty, Deep Impact, and the Now You See Me ...

The first film Morgan Freeman ever saw was 1933's King Kong, which, to this day, remains his favorite film of all time.

Morgan Freeman honors Gene Hackman onstage during the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2025. Tough guy, everyman.