A YouGov poll conducted over the first quarter of 2026 found that 80.9% of all adults have a positive opinion of Freeman, making him the fourth most liked celebrity to date.[255]
Acting credits
Main article: Morgan Freeman on screen and stage
Prolific in film since 1964, Freeman is known for his roles in genres ranging from dramas, historical epics, thrillers, action adventure, science fiction, and comedies. His most acclaimed and highest-grossing films, according to the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, include the following:[256]
Unforgiven
Million Dollar Baby
The Shawshank Redemption
The Dark Knight trilogy
Seven
Born to Be Wild
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Glory
Gone Baby Gone
Sidney
Driving Miss Daisy
Accolades
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Morgan Freeman
Freeman has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the following performances:
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