10 Surprising Facts About Morgan Freeman That Will Leave You Awestruck

Early Start in Acting: Morgan Freeman made his acting debut at age 9, playing the lead in a school play.

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Dancing Beginnings: Before acting, Freeman danced at the 1964 World's Fair and was part of the Opera Ring musical theater group

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Radio DJ: In the 1950s, Freeman worked as a radio DJ before enlisting in the Air Force.

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Military Rank: Freeman served as an Automatic Tracking Radar Repairman in the Air Force and achieved the rank of Airman First Class.

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Voice Over Icon: Freeman's distinctive voice is highly sought after, leading him to narrate various documentaries and commercials, including Visa and the Discovery Channel

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Horse Enthusiast: Freeman is an avid horse lover and owns a ranch in Mississippi where he keeps several horses.

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Pilot License: Freeman earned his private pilot's license at the age of 65, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

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Philanthropy: He co-founded the Grenada Relief Fund, which later became PLANIT NOW, providing support for victims of hurricanes and severe storms.

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Science Fiction Fan: Freeman is a huge fan of science fiction and has expressed a desire to star in a film adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous with Rama."

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Uncredited Cameo: Freeman made an uncredited cameo appearance in the movie "Gone Baby Gone," directed by Ben Affleck.

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