Morgan Freeman's Play 'The Country Girl'

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Morgan Freeman born Memphis, Tennessee on June 1, 1937. After high school Freeman joined the air force so that he could become a pilot, later on he realized he wanted to be an actor. It was hard for an African American man to find a job as an actor back than, but in 1967 Freeman landed in a all African American Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly"! During that time as well Freeman was performing on a off- Broadway production known as "The Nigger Lovers". Than in 1971 Freeman appeared in a children's television show known as "The electric company" it was created mainly to teach kids how to read. Freeman went through a rough patch with his career and family during a certain point, but later Freeman would stand back on his feet . In 1993 Freeman …show more content…
Jacobs Theater.It had people talking, and New York times said "But if Mr. Freeman was still unsure of his lines, it was undetectable in the performance I saw, which exuded a low-key confidence and charm." When it came to acting Freeman became a whole different person and even if he was not sure of the lines he kept going, That made it seem like it was part of the script . Some other critics went on to say " some people are just born for this". Meaning that Freeman had a natural talent for this job and it'll take him far.
New York Times went on to say get things about Freeman's other plays "The 44th Annual Tony Award" and "The Mighty Gents". On how outstanding of an actor he is and how in on top of the game in Hollywood. Throughout his career Freeman went back and forth from Broadway to film, to small activities off stage. Morgan Freeman continued to excel and because of that he received more awards . He was known as an aspiring fighter pilot to respected Hollywood star for roles in critically-acclaimed
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A black chauffeur who drove for a local judge until the passing of the judge. Miss Daisy at first does not accept Hoke being her chauffeur , but later on he grows on her and have a connection. That probably in the beginning Miss Daisy would have never allowed to happen.
The Gospel at Colons was an African American version of f Sophocles's tragedy. It was created in New York City in 1983 by the experimental-theatre director Lee Breuer, The original script was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This play had multiple musical numbers: live where you can, who's the man?, Lift him up, Never drive you away, and the list goes on. This play went on to be another big hit for Morgan

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