Laurence Fishburne - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 30, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Laurence Fishburne's horoscope and birth chart) |
| 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
Laurence Fishburne is 64 years old.
Laurence Fishburne was born the 30 July 1961.
Augusta, Georgia, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 30th, 1961 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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