Guide Note
Emmy Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne has performed on television and in the theater and movies.
On August 19, 2008, People revealed that Fishburne joined the cast of CSI.1
Fast Facts
- Full name: Laurence John Fishburne III2
- Born: July 30, 19613
- Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia3
- Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.3
- Is a fan of author Paulo Coelho
- Spouse: Gina Torres3
- Children: Langston, Montana and Ashley2
- Ambassador for UNICEF3
- Notable role: Morpheus in The Matrix trilogy
Life and Career
Laurence Fishburne was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1961. His parents divorced when he was a young child.
Fishburne began acting at an early age, but his first real taste of success came when he was cast for a part in Francis Ford Coppola's film Apocalypse Now.
During the 1980s, he appeared in several plays and television shows. Later, he gained commercial success with roles in The Matrix trilogy and Mission Impossible 3.
Fishburne won recognition for his acting when he received a Tony Award for his role in the play Two Trains Running. In 2008, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production Thurgood. Fishburne also received an Oscar nomination for his part in What's Love Got to Do With It?
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