Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman Profile Photo

Characters played by Morgan Freeman

Lucius Fox — The Dark Knight (2008)

Head of Wayne Enterprises Applied Sciences, supplies Batman with advanced tech.

Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding — The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

A lifer and contraband smuggler who becomes Andy's closest friend and narrator. He procures tools for Andy, survives years of prison life, and struggles with parole. Honoring a promise to Andy, he visits Buxton, finds a hidden cache, and travels to Mexico to reunite with his friend, finally embracing hope.

Somerset — Se7en (1995)

A veteran detective nearing retirement who approaches police work with pragmatic weariness and decades of experience. He partners with Mills to investigate a series of ritualistic murders based on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Fox — The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Wayne Enterprises tech expert aiding Batman.

Lucius Fox — Batman Begins (2005)

Wayne Enterprises executive who supplies Batman's tech.

Patrick Meighan — Ted 2 (2015)

A lawyer opposing Ted's civil rights case.

Thaddeus Bradley — Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)

Former magic debunker turned ally, using his expertise to assist the Horsemen in their missions.

Professor Norman — Lucy (2014)

Professor Norman is a scientist whose research concerns the brain's capacity and human perception. After Lucy demonstrates her abilities, she seeks his guidance, and he advises her to pass on the knowledge she has gained. He later receives the information preserved by Lucy's supercomputer.

Narrator (voice) — War of the Worlds (2005)

Voiceover narrator framing the 2005 film's events with thematic commentary on alien envy and human vulnerability.

Ned Logan — Unforgiven (1992)

A retired outlaw and old friend of Will Munny who joins the bounty hunt. His moral hesitation and inability to kill lead him to quit, resulting in his capture and execution by the town sheriff.

God — Bruce Almighty (2003)

Omnipotent, wise, and humorous deity who grants Bruce and Evan divine powers.

Vitruvius — The Lego Movie (2014)

Blind wise mentor guiding the prophecy of the Special.

Career Overview

Morgan Freeman has 258 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently Now You See Me with 3 titles. Signature works include The Dark Knight, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
258
Birth Date
1937-06-01
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 19 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q48337), public domain (CC0).