he’s played a prisoner a principal the
president and God welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks from Morgan Freeman’s top
ten performances I want you to look and
I want you to listen okay number ten Ned
Logan Unforgiven packing a cowboy hat
and shotgun Freeman steps into the
middle of this oscar-winning Western
beside heavyweights like Clint Eastwood
Gene Hackman and Richard Harris Freeman
shines and even stands out as retired
gunslinger and film conscience Ned Logan
with a lesser actor this character could
easily have become a simple sidekick
but with Freeman at the helm Logan is a
reminder of reason in a lawless world
you know we’ll cloudy was laughs you
wouldn’t be doing this number nine
Nelson Mandela Invictus it says he can
win an election but can he run a country
not even one day on the job in the after
you yes a legitimate question ever since
Nelson Mandela himself hand-picked
Freeman to portray him we’d been waiting
anxiously for the result freeman’s
Mandela may not be this emotional films
main character but he is the vital
behind-the-scenes player who keeps the
inspirational plot moving along what is
your philosophy on leadership how do you
inspire your team to do their best with
nobility Grace and confidence Freeman
calls to mind Mandela’s determination as
the unwavering force for racial
integration and earned an Oscar
nomination for this once-in-a-lifetime
role forgiveness liberates the soul it
removes fear that is why it is such a
powerful weapon number eight Joe Lewis
Clark
lean on me picket signs get your picture
in the paper well we just want to work
we are tired of the agitation the the
posturing of crazy chattering how the
hell can you talk about posturing lot
when you’re all
bit over kissing posture you go to the
school board we’d already glimpsed
Freeman star power but this role drove
the point home as real-life inner city
administrator crazy joke Clark Freeman
arms himself with rousing speeches
unflinching discipline and a baseball
bat to revive a struggling school using
unorthodox motivational methods well now
they can call me a fat man and by
unorthodox we mean illegal Freeman’s
simple style lens Authority and emotion
to this standard tough love story about
someone who cares so deeply he’ll risk
it all seven fast black street-smart
after starting on stage and on TV
Freeman became a film star thanks to his
role as a morally bankrupt fast-talking
pimp you don’t tell me how people react
me I know what people don’t no matter
what they say cuz I read mine today
Freeman elevates this movie with his
oscar-nominated performance and is one
of the only reasons it’s watchable it’s
shocking to see him act so convincingly
ruthless and intimidating but at the
same time so charismatic you play rough
well it ain’t all basketball and
dishwashers out here
the movie doesn’t satisfyingly resolve
his story but Freeman is a more than
memorable bad guy you come to me you try
going into business for yourself you’d
be one not two-faced bitches my face my
tips in my number six Lucius Fox the
Batman trilogy anything else you can
trouble me for I need a new suit
three buttons it’s a little 90s mr.
Wayne one of the many things these films
do right is they feature veteran actors
in vital supporting roles
Freeman while providing Bruce Wayne with
the gadgets he requires to be Batman
also acts as a father figure and
sometimes an ethical Center beautiful
unethical dangerous full of warmth class
and even some comic moments Freeman’s
understated performance proves why he
was the only actor ever considered for
the part I want to borrow it for
spelunking mr. long yeah you know cave
diving
expecting around too much gunfire in
these caves number five sergeant major
John Rollins glory outlining the
tribulations of the first all
african-american civil war unit this
movie tracks the bravery of those
forgotten by history and its strength
comes from supporting players like
Denzel Washington Andre Braugher and
Freeman himself all three transcend
Hollywood stereotypes about
african-americans and give tremendously
distinctive performances what are you so
full of hate you just want to go out and
fight everybody don’t you’ve been
whipped and chased by hounds well that
might not be living but it sure as hell
ain’t dying and that is what these white
boys been doing for going on three years
now got about a thousand time for you
fool as the kindly reasonable father
figure
Freeman’s John Rollins is a born leader
who could even moonlight as a pastor for
Eddie scrap iron Dupree Million Dollar
Baby
Freeman’s got one of Hollywood’s best
voices and it’s that voice that narrates
this story boxing is about respect get
it for yourself and take that away from
the other guy told through the eyes of a
former fighter in a straightforward
unemotional way this tale is one where
the boxing is incidental and the
relationships are everything you did
real good my man you rock
partnering again with Clint Eastwood
Freeman is a friend and confidant and
not the film’s focus but his unwavering
support to the main players earned him
his first Oscar people die every day
Frankie mopping floors washing dishes
you know what her last thought is I
never got my shot because of you Maggie
got her shot if she dies today you know
what her last thought will be I think I
did all right
number three Hoke Colburn Driving Miss
Daisy
mr. Daisy Lowe knows you ain’t no fool
spanning decades religions cultures and
more this story proves that people from
different worlds can find common ground
after originating the role in the
Pulitzer prize-winning play Freeman gave
an impressively subtle performance in
the film as Miss Daisy’s kind wise and
patience chauffeur this isn’t the way go
back go back this minute look look
you’re in the depicted sea with gestures
and facial expressions sometimes seeing
more than words this movie propelled
Freeman to leading man status and earned
him his second Oscar nomination
Thanksgiving prime number two detective
lieutenant William Somerset 7 if we
catch John Doe and he turns out to be
the devil I mean if he’s Satan himself
that might live up to our expectations
but
he’s not it’s estimated the formulas
they’re headstrong reckless young cop
partners with the finicky almost retired
old guy only this film and its
characters are much more than that
thanks to top-notch acting on the trail
of a sadistic serial killer Freeman and
Brad Pitt showed dynamic chemistry but
it’s Freeman’s methodical perceptive and
almost scholarly performance in both the
suspenseful action sequences and the
quieter scenes that steals the show for
the first time ever you and I are in
total agreement number one Ellis Boyd
read reading the Shawshank Redemption
Stephen King wrote this character as a
white Irishman but Freeman’s aura of
honesty and his calm compassionate voice
got him the job there must be a con like
me in every prison in America I’m the
guy who can get it for you cigarettes a
bag of reefer if that’s your thing a
bottle of brandy to celebrate your kids
high school graduation and there
anything within reason while it is his
quintessential narrator role Freeman
anchors the story in person as a
Shawshank lifer who forms vital
relationships inside prison walls but
struggles on the outside after decades
spent incarcerated you don’t need to ask
me every time
just go understand but that’s his best
work in the film because the redemption
is his rehabilitated it’s just a
bullshit word so you go on and stamp
your form Sonny and stop wasting my time
because they tell you the truth I don’t
give a shit do you agree with our list I
can’t get into office which Morgan
Freeman performance do you think is the
greatest for more top tens about your
favorite stars be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com where are you gonna be
around
president and God welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks from Morgan Freeman’s top
ten performances I want you to look and
I want you to listen okay number ten Ned
Logan Unforgiven packing a cowboy hat
and shotgun Freeman steps into the
middle of this oscar-winning Western
beside heavyweights like Clint Eastwood
Gene Hackman and Richard Harris Freeman
shines and even stands out as retired
gunslinger and film conscience Ned Logan
with a lesser actor this character could
easily have become a simple sidekick
but with Freeman at the helm Logan is a
reminder of reason in a lawless world
you know we’ll cloudy was laughs you
wouldn’t be doing this number nine
Nelson Mandela Invictus it says he can
win an election but can he run a country
not even one day on the job in the after
you yes a legitimate question ever since
Nelson Mandela himself hand-picked
Freeman to portray him we’d been waiting
anxiously for the result freeman’s
Mandela may not be this emotional films
main character but he is the vital
behind-the-scenes player who keeps the
inspirational plot moving along what is
your philosophy on leadership how do you
inspire your team to do their best with
nobility Grace and confidence Freeman
calls to mind Mandela’s determination as
the unwavering force for racial
integration and earned an Oscar
nomination for this once-in-a-lifetime
role forgiveness liberates the soul it
removes fear that is why it is such a
powerful weapon number eight Joe Lewis
Clark
lean on me picket signs get your picture
in the paper well we just want to work
we are tired of the agitation the the
posturing of crazy chattering how the
hell can you talk about posturing lot
when you’re all
bit over kissing posture you go to the
school board we’d already glimpsed
Freeman star power but this role drove
the point home as real-life inner city
administrator crazy joke Clark Freeman
arms himself with rousing speeches
unflinching discipline and a baseball
bat to revive a struggling school using
unorthodox motivational methods well now
they can call me a fat man and by
unorthodox we mean illegal Freeman’s
simple style lens Authority and emotion
to this standard tough love story about
someone who cares so deeply he’ll risk
it all seven fast black street-smart
after starting on stage and on TV
Freeman became a film star thanks to his
role as a morally bankrupt fast-talking
pimp you don’t tell me how people react
me I know what people don’t no matter
what they say cuz I read mine today
Freeman elevates this movie with his
oscar-nominated performance and is one
of the only reasons it’s watchable it’s
shocking to see him act so convincingly
ruthless and intimidating but at the
same time so charismatic you play rough
well it ain’t all basketball and
dishwashers out here
the movie doesn’t satisfyingly resolve
his story but Freeman is a more than
memorable bad guy you come to me you try
going into business for yourself you’d
be one not two-faced bitches my face my
tips in my number six Lucius Fox the
Batman trilogy anything else you can
trouble me for I need a new suit
three buttons it’s a little 90s mr.
Wayne one of the many things these films
do right is they feature veteran actors
in vital supporting roles
Freeman while providing Bruce Wayne with
the gadgets he requires to be Batman
also acts as a father figure and
sometimes an ethical Center beautiful
unethical dangerous full of warmth class
and even some comic moments Freeman’s
understated performance proves why he
was the only actor ever considered for
the part I want to borrow it for
spelunking mr. long yeah you know cave
diving
expecting around too much gunfire in
these caves number five sergeant major
John Rollins glory outlining the
tribulations of the first all
african-american civil war unit this
movie tracks the bravery of those
forgotten by history and its strength
comes from supporting players like
Denzel Washington Andre Braugher and
Freeman himself all three transcend
Hollywood stereotypes about
african-americans and give tremendously
distinctive performances what are you so
full of hate you just want to go out and
fight everybody don’t you’ve been
whipped and chased by hounds well that
might not be living but it sure as hell
ain’t dying and that is what these white
boys been doing for going on three years
now got about a thousand time for you
fool as the kindly reasonable father
figure
Freeman’s John Rollins is a born leader
who could even moonlight as a pastor for
Eddie scrap iron Dupree Million Dollar
Baby
Freeman’s got one of Hollywood’s best
voices and it’s that voice that narrates
this story boxing is about respect get
it for yourself and take that away from
the other guy told through the eyes of a
former fighter in a straightforward
unemotional way this tale is one where
the boxing is incidental and the
relationships are everything you did
real good my man you rock
partnering again with Clint Eastwood
Freeman is a friend and confidant and
not the film’s focus but his unwavering
support to the main players earned him
his first Oscar people die every day
Frankie mopping floors washing dishes
you know what her last thought is I
never got my shot because of you Maggie
got her shot if she dies today you know
what her last thought will be I think I
did all right
number three Hoke Colburn Driving Miss
Daisy
mr. Daisy Lowe knows you ain’t no fool
spanning decades religions cultures and
more this story proves that people from
different worlds can find common ground
after originating the role in the
Pulitzer prize-winning play Freeman gave
an impressively subtle performance in
the film as Miss Daisy’s kind wise and
patience chauffeur this isn’t the way go
back go back this minute look look
you’re in the depicted sea with gestures
and facial expressions sometimes seeing
more than words this movie propelled
Freeman to leading man status and earned
him his second Oscar nomination
Thanksgiving prime number two detective
lieutenant William Somerset 7 if we
catch John Doe and he turns out to be
the devil I mean if he’s Satan himself
that might live up to our expectations
but
he’s not it’s estimated the formulas
they’re headstrong reckless young cop
partners with the finicky almost retired
old guy only this film and its
characters are much more than that
thanks to top-notch acting on the trail
of a sadistic serial killer Freeman and
Brad Pitt showed dynamic chemistry but
it’s Freeman’s methodical perceptive and
almost scholarly performance in both the
suspenseful action sequences and the
quieter scenes that steals the show for
the first time ever you and I are in
total agreement number one Ellis Boyd
read reading the Shawshank Redemption
Stephen King wrote this character as a
white Irishman but Freeman’s aura of
honesty and his calm compassionate voice
got him the job there must be a con like
me in every prison in America I’m the
guy who can get it for you cigarettes a
bag of reefer if that’s your thing a
bottle of brandy to celebrate your kids
high school graduation and there
anything within reason while it is his
quintessential narrator role Freeman
anchors the story in person as a
Shawshank lifer who forms vital
relationships inside prison walls but
struggles on the outside after decades
spent incarcerated you don’t need to ask
me every time
just go understand but that’s his best
work in the film because the redemption
is his rehabilitated it’s just a
bullshit word so you go on and stamp
your form Sonny and stop wasting my time
because they tell you the truth I don’t
give a shit do you agree with our list I
can’t get into office which Morgan
Freeman performance do you think is the
greatest for more top tens about your
favorite stars be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com where are you gonna be
around
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