Morgan Freeman is considered a living legend in the World of Cinema, by most. In his career, he's donned a number of great characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cherish each performance. Here's a list of 10 of his most memorable roles....
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
2
Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.
3
Somerset
Se7en (1995)
Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
4
Hoke Colburn
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
5
Fast Black
Street Smart (1987)
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
6
Nelson Mandela
Invictus (2009)
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
7
Charlie
Nurse Betty (2000)
Comedy about a widow's post-traumatic obsession with a soap star.
8
Ned Logan
Unforgiven (1992)
Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man.
9
Jack Doyle
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Two Boston area detectives investigate a little girl's kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally. Based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
10
Principal Joe Clark
Lean on Me (1989)
The dedicated but tyrannical Joe Clark is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school that he is determined to improve.