Morgan Freeman has been at the helm of Hollywood for a whopping five decades now since his career began gaining momentum in the late 70s and early 80s. Today, aged 88, he is showing no signs of slowing down. The actor is gearing up for the release of his new drama series The Gray House, which hits Prime Video on February 26.
Executively produced by Morgan, the Gray House is inspired by true events and features Daisy Head as Elizabeth Van Lew, a wealthy Virginian who ran a Union spy ring during the Civil War. Mary-Louise Parker portrays Van Lew’s mother, Eliza, while Amethyst Davis takes on the role of Mary Jane Richards, a formerly enslaved woman who is also believed to have worked as a spy.
© Michael LoccisanoIn celebration of the show's release, HELLO! are taking a closer look at Morgan's eye-watering net worth.
Morgan Freeman's net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor boasts a staggering $250 million. The Oscar-winning actor's wealth is largely down to his prestigious career as one of Hollywood's most in-demand performers.
© GettyAmong his most acclaimed films are Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, Million Dollar Baby, and Invictus.
It has been estimated that Morgan makes around $10 million per movie for an on-camera role. The star also makes large sums from voiceover roles due to his iconic vocal ability. It was reported that he earned $1 million for his voice in the 2005 documentary March of the Penguins. He also reportedly was paid between $1 million and $2 million for his voiceover role for Visa Debit Card commercials.
During an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor was asked whether he thinks his voice is as special as everyone claims. "No," he replied. "It’s special to you. It ain’t special to me."
© Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Image"But you know what I’m talking about. Everyone must say that to you. You were the voice of God in Bruce Almighty 1 and 2. And you’ve narrated Our Planet. You’re fantastic in that," said Jimmy. The host added that "he has a very special voice calming, soothing, articulate, amazing, fantastic."
Morgan has earned widespread acclaim for his work, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Million Dollar Baby. He also received Oscar nominations for his performances in Street Smart, Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, and Invictus. In addition to his Academy Award recognition, he has claimed a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among numerous other honors.
Divorce settlement
© Getty ImagesDespite his impressive net worth, it would have been much higher had he not had to pay his ex-wife of 26 years, Myrna Colley-Lee, $100-200 million in real estate and cash back in 2010.
