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FreemanMorgan Freeman is an actor, director and voice narrator who was born in Memphis, TN in 1937. He is well known for his unique deep voice which has been utilized as a narrator in many films, TV shows and documentaries. His career began in the 1970’s as a featured member of the cast of The Electric Company children’s TV program. He earned his first Academy Award nomination for his role in the film Street Smart, followed by roles in Glory and Lean On Me.
In 1989, he starred in the film Driving Miss Daisy, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. During the 1990’s he collaborated with several prominent directors. He received another Oscar nomination for his starring role in the prison drama, The Shawshank Redemption. This was followed by roles in Se7ven, directed by David Fincher, Amistad, directed by Steven Speilberg, and Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby, for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2009, he earned his 5th Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood.
His deep, authoritative voice has been used as a narrator on multiple films and documentaries, including the award winning March of The Penguins and Speilberg’s War of the Worlds. Freeman is an active political and environmental activist, with numerous donations and ventures in support of those causes. Over the course of his career he’s received 5 Academy Award nominations with 1 win, 2 Golden Globe nominations and wins, 3 Emmy nominations and 1 Tony nomination.
In 1989, he starred in the film Driving Miss Daisy, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. During the 1990’s he collaborated with several prominent directors. He received another Oscar nomination for his starring role in the prison drama, The Shawshank Redemption. This was followed by roles in Se7ven, directed by David Fincher, Amistad, directed by Steven Speilberg, and Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby, for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2009, he earned his 5th Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood.
His deep, authoritative voice has been used as a narrator on multiple films and documentaries, including the award winning March of The Penguins and Speilberg’s War of the Worlds. Freeman is an active political and environmental activist, with numerous donations and ventures in support of those causes. Over the course of his career he’s received 5 Academy Award nominations with 1 win, 2 Golden Globe nominations and wins, 3 Emmy nominations and 1 Tony nomination.
Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington, born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1954, is a highly acclaimed actor, director, and producer whose career has spanned over five decades. A renowned name on screen and stage, Washington got his big break with his role on the NBC hospital drama "St. Elsewhere" from 1982 to 1988. He was first nominated for an Academy Award for his acting in the 1987 film "Cry Freedom" and achieved his first Oscar in 1989 for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of an ex-slave soldier in "Glory.".
A frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Washington was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his powerful portrayal of the title role in the 1992 film "Malcolm X". He continued to appear in a string of successes in the 1990s, including "Philadelphia", "The Pelican Brief", and "Crimson Tide". He also received a second Academy Award nomination for his role as wrongly convicted boxer Rubin 'The Hurricane' Carter in "The Hurricane". In 2001, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the thriller "Training Day".
Alongside his movie career, Washington has had a Tony Award for his work on the stage. He won a Tony Award in 2010 for his performances in the August Wilson play "Fences", which he later directed and produced as a film, earning him numerous Academy Award nominations. He has moved on to starring roles, such as the "The Equalizer" film franchise, along with an Academy Award nomination for his lead role in the 2021 film "The Tragedy of Macbeth".
Washington's accolades list has only continued to grow in the last few years. In 2016, he was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes, and in 2020, The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century. Some of his more recent projects include starring in the 2023 film "The Equalizer 3", and reuniting with Spike Lee for the 2025 film "Highest 2 Lowest". He also appeared in the 2024 film "Gladiator II". He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2025.
A frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Washington was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his powerful portrayal of the title role in the 1992 film "Malcolm X". He continued to appear in a string of successes in the 1990s, including "Philadelphia", "The Pelican Brief", and "Crimson Tide". He also received a second Academy Award nomination for his role as wrongly convicted boxer Rubin 'The Hurricane' Carter in "The Hurricane". In 2001, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the thriller "Training Day".
Alongside his movie career, Washington has had a Tony Award for his work on the stage. He won a Tony Award in 2010 for his performances in the August Wilson play "Fences", which he later directed and produced as a film, earning him numerous Academy Award nominations. He has moved on to starring roles, such as the "The Equalizer" film franchise, along with an Academy Award nomination for his lead role in the 2021 film "The Tragedy of Macbeth".
Washington's accolades list has only continued to grow in the last few years. In 2016, he was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes, and in 2020, The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century. Some of his more recent projects include starring in the 2023 film "The Equalizer 3", and reuniting with Spike Lee for the 2025 film "Highest 2 Lowest". He also appeared in the 2024 film "Gladiator II". He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2025.
