Laurence Fishburne

American actor

Photo by: Kevin Paul · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:July 30, 1961

Age:65

Zodiac Sign:Leo

Children:3

Born in:Augusta, United States

Residence:Hollywood, United States

Languages:English

Executive Producer Film Director Playwright Film Producer Television Actor Actor Stage Actor Manufacturer Voice Actor Film Actor Theatre Director Screenwriter

Links

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Famous For

Notable Work

The MatrixJohn Wick

Movies & TV

The MatrixApocalypse NowMan of SteelThe Matrix ReloadedBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series (2020)MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (2000)Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie (1997)NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (1995)Emmy Award (1993)

Laurence Fishburne

American actor

Biography

Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition for his roles on stage and screen as militant and authoritative characters. Fishburne first came to prominence appearing in Apocalypse Now (1979) and achieved further recognition for his supporting role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Later, he became known for portraying Morpheus in The Matrix trilogy (1999–2003) and the Bowery King in the John Wick film series (2017–). For his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Fishburne was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. He has also won six Emmy Awards for various television projects, and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Two Trains Running (1992). He has also received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. Other notable film credits include The Color Purple (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), School Daze (1988), King of New York (1990), Deep Cover (1992), Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Event Horizon (1997), Mystic River (2003), Akeelah and the Bee (2006), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Predators (2010), Contagion (2011), Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and The Mule (2018). On television, he had a recurring role as Cowboy Curtis in Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1990), starred in the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008–2011), portrayed Jack Crawford in the NBC thriller series Hannibal (2013–2015), and played Earl "Pops" Johnson in the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022).

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Photos

Laurence Fishburne at the 53rd Saturn Awards

Laurence Fishburne co-hosts the National Memorial Day Concert at the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., May 28, 2017. The concert’s mission is to unite the country in remembrance and appreciation of the fallen and to serve those who are grieving. (Dept. of Defense photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro/Released)

Laurence Fishburne and Joe Mantegna co-host the National Memorial Day Concert at the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., May 28, 2017. The concert’s mission is to unite the country in remembrance and appreciation of the fallen and to serve those who are grieving. (Dept. of Defense photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro/Released)

Costume worn by Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Costume design by Kym Barrett; sunglasses design by Richard Walker. Leather, wool, cotton, patent leather, and mirrored lenses. Exhibited at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Archives and Preservation Services.