Laurence Fishburne - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 30, 1961 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Morpheus in 'The Matrix' trilogy, Furious Styles in 'Boyz n the Hood', and Ike Turner in 'What's Love Got to Do with It'. |
Intro
Laurence Fishburne is an American actor, producer, playwright, and director known for his powerful performances in film, television, and theater. With a career spanning over five decades, Fishburne is recognized for his roles in critically acclaimed films and TV series.
Early Life & Background
Laurence Fishburne was born to Hattie Bell, a junior high school mathematics and science teacher, and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr., a juvenile corrections officer. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York City, after his parents divorced during his childhood.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Morpheus in 'The Matrix' trilogy
- Portrayed Ike Turner in 'What's Love Got to Do with It' (1993), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
- Played Furious Styles in 'Boyz n the Hood' (1991)
- Portrayed Dr. Raymond Langston on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'
- Won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'Two Trains Running' in 1992
- Received three Emmy Awards for his work in television
Trivia
- Became the first African American to play Othello on film in a major motion picture ('Othello', 1995)
- Was only 14 years old during the filming of 'Apocalypse Now' (1979)
- Fishburne is an accomplished stage actor, winning a Drama Desk Award for 'Without Walls'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Laurence Fishburne?
Laurence Fishburne is 63 years old.
When was Laurence Fishburne born?
Laurence Fishburne was born the 30 July 1961.
Where is Laurence Fishburne from?
Augusta, Georgia, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Professional golfer Jerry Barber secured victory at the 43rd PGA Championship, shooting an impressive total score of 277 at the Olympia Fields Country Club in Illinois. His performance demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency in professional golf during the early 1960s.
- Day of the week: July 30th, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
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