Kathleen Tracy
Morgan Freeman: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780934878524
- author:
- Kathleen Tracy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Barricade Books Revised edition edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 194
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.2 x 23 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Actors & Actresses, Kathleen Tracy,Morgan Freeman: A Biography,Barricade Books,0934878528,Biography: The Arts,Cultural Heritage,Entertainment & Performing Arts,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,B
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Morgan Freeman: A Reluctant Treasure Morgan Freeman's journey to stardom was far from expected. Despite his dignified and confident demeanor, he initially found himself an overnight success at 50, an age when many actors are forced into retirement due to lack of work. This unexpected turn of events led him to discover his passion for acting in Mississippi. After a stint in the military, Freeman moved to New York City, where he worked tirelessly to build his career from bit parts in regional theater to featured roles on Broadway. However, despite earning a reputation as one of New York's premier theatre actors, he frequently struggled with unemployment and took odd jobs to make ends meet. It was during this challenging period that Freeman battled personal demons, including alcohol abuse and the breakdown of his first marriage. It wasn't until he landed roles in films like Brubaker and Street Smart that Freeman finally gained recognition, earning him an Oscar nomination and Hollywood's acceptance. Since then, he has built a diverse film career, starring in notable movies such as Amistad, Glory, Unforgiven, Seven, and The Shawshank Redemption, among others.
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