Laurence Fishburne
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Augusta, Georgia, USA
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Laurence John Fishburne III, or Larry Fishburne as he was credited until 1993, is an esteemed and multifaceted American actor. Known for his powerful, commanding performances on both stage and screen, Fishburne has etched a remarkable path throughout his illustrious career.
Born in Augusta, Georgia, he rose to fame with his iconic role as Morpheus in the groundbreaking Matrix series (1999-2003), which left a lasting impact on pop culture. Fishburne's diverse acting talent can also be seen in John Singleton's seminal drama film Boyz n the Hood (1991) where he played Jason "Furious" Styles, and Francis Ford Coppola's war epic Apocalypse Now (1979), in which he portrayed Tyrone "Mr. Clean" Miller with unparalleled depth.
In addition to these, Fishburne has given an equally memorable performance as "The Bowery King" in the high-octane John Wick film series since 2017. His dynamic range is further evidenced by his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Fishburne has also triumphed on the Broadway stage, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his compelling performance in Two Trains Running (1992). In the TV realm, he was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in TriBeCa (1993).
In 1995, Fishburne made history as the first African American to portray Othello on film in Oliver Parker's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play. His vast filmography includes roles in Steven Spielberg's The Colour Purple (1985), Spike Lee's School Daze (1988), Abel Ferrara's King of New York (1990), Clint Eastwood's Mystic River (2003), and Steven Soderbergh's Contagion (2011).
Fishburne has also captivated audiences with his appearances in blockbusters such as Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). His versatility continued on television, where he starred as Dr. Raymond Langston in CBS's crime drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008-2011) and as Special Agent Jack Crawford in NBC's thriller series Hannibal (2013-2015). He also had a recurring role as Earl "Pops" Johnson in ABC's sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022).
Currently, Fishburne is starring in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's play American Buffalo alongside Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss. Throughout his career, he has earned five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and was recognized with an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead nomination for his performance in Deep Cover (1992).
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