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Laurence Fishburne Biography (Actor)

Birthday: July 30, 1961 (Leo)

Born In: Augusta, Georgia, United States

Advanced Search Laurence John Fishburne is an American actor who is well-known for his power-packed performances in all the mediums of entertainment, be it television, films or theatre. Starting out early in his life, Fishburne gradually made his way to the top of the industry. Though he did a lot of work throughout the 1970s and 1980s after his debut in 1973, his career breakthrough came only in the 1990s. He gave powerful and captivating performances one after the other, be it on stage, in television or in films. He became the first African American to portray ‘Othello’ in a major motion picture when he appeared in Oliver Parker's 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespearean play. Be it as Morpheus in ‘The Matrix’ trilogy, or as Jason ‘Furious’ Styles in the drama ‘Boyz n the Hood’ or as Tyrone ‘Mr. Clean’ Miller in the war film ‘Apocalypse Now’, Fishburne has ruled the screen. His stage gimmicks are also top-notch as are his television appearances. His latest outings in the Superman reboot film ‘Man of Steel’ and later ‘Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice’ wherein he essays the role of Perry White have been outstanding. Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Memorial_Day_Concert_2017_(34573574790).jpg(Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States [Public domain]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lawrence_Fishbourne_2000.jpg(Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Memorial_Day_Concert_2015_150524-D-KC128-325.jpg(Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton [Public domain]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Memorial_Day_Concert_2017_(34117745424).jpg(Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States [Public domain]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Memorial_Day_Concert_2017_(34797013792).jpg(Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States [Public domain]) Previous Next

Birthday: July 30, 1961 (Leo)

Born In: Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Hajna O. Moss (m. 1985; div. 1990) Gina Torres

father: Laurence John Fishburne Jr.

mother: Hattie Bell Fishburne

children: Delilah Fishburne, Langston Fishburne, Montana Fishburne

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

City: Augusta, Georgia

U.S. State: Georgia

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You wanted to know

• 1

  Is Laurence Fishburne related to Samuel L. Jackson?

  No, Laurence Fishburne is not related to Samuel L. Jackson. They are both acclaimed actors but are not biologically related.

• 2

  What role did Laurence Fishburne play in "The Matrix" trilogy?

  In "The Matrix" trilogy, Laurence Fishburne played the iconic role of Morpheus, a wise and enigmatic character who guides Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) in his journey.

• 3

  Was Laurence Fishburne in the movie "Boyz n the Hood?"

  Yes, Laurence Fishburne appeared in the movie "Boyz n the Hood" (1991) directed by John Singleton. He portrayed the character of Furious Styles, the father of the main protagonist.

• 4

  Did Laurence Fishburne star in the TV series "Black-ish?"

  Yes, Laurence Fishburne starred in the TV series "Black-ish" as Earl "Pops" Johnson, the father of the main character played by Anthony Anderson.

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  Has Laurence Fishburne appeared in any superhero movies?

  Yes, Laurence Fishburne appeared in the superhero movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018) as Dr. Bill Foster, a former colleague of Hank Pym.

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American PeopleGeorgia ActorsTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesLeo Actors Childhood & Early LifeLaurence Fishburne was born on July 30, 1961 in Augusta, Georgia to Hattie Bell (née Crawford) and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr. While his father was a juvenile corrections officer, his mother served as a junior high school mathematics and science teacher.Fishburne’s parents separated when he was young. Along with his mother, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he was raised. He graduated from Lincoln Square Academy.Continue Reading Below