Behind his numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, the A-lister is celebrated for being known as the “Voice of God” for his impeccably commanding narration style.
Born on June 1, 1937, Freeman began his love for acting after joining school plays prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in the mid-1950s.
After his works on Broadway, he had his on-screen breakthrough after joining the PBS educational show The Electric Company as Easy Reader.
"The Electric Company" cast members Lee Chamberlin, Bill Cosby, Rita Moreno, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, and Morgan Freeman.Getty Images
It was in the 1980s when Freeman transitioned to the big screen, appearing in more challenging roles that showcased his versatility.
Since then, it put him on Hollywood's top directors’ radar with back-to-back films like Driving Miss Daisy, Glory and Lean on Me in 1989.
Amid his impressive recognitions, one enduring title that has stuck to Freeman’s name is being called the “Voice of God.”
During his appearance on a late-night show, Jimmy Fallon asked if he thinks he has an amazing voice, Freeman immediately answered “No” and explained why he thought of this.
According to him, he studied vocal training at Los Angeles Community College under an instructor who worked on his “diction and voice,” where he learned to “drop” his voice “about an octave.”
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