Laurence Fishburne
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Summary
Laurence Fishburne was born on July 30, 1961[1], in Augusta[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], film director[5], film producer[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,812 views/month, #2,454 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Montana Fishburne[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: voice actor[13], stage actor[14], screenwriter[15], actor[16], manufacturer[17], theatrical director[18], executive producer[19]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[20]
- Educated at: Hollywood High School[21], Talent Unlimited High School[22]
- Notable work: The Matrix[23], John Wick[24]
- Award received: Theatre World Award[25], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[26], Saturn Awards[27], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series[29], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie[30], MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[31], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture[32], Audie Award for Best Male Narrator[33], Tony Awards[34], Emmy Award[35]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Laurence Fishburne[38]
- Residence: Hollywood[39]
- Handedness: left-handedness[40]
- Family name: Fishburne[41]
- Given name: Laurence[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Laurence Fishburne[43]
- Filmography: Laurence Fishburne filmography[44]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[45], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Birth name: Laurence John Fishburne III[48]
- Name in native language: Laurence Fishburne[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1961-07-30[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1429c6ab-801e-4bd0-9c53-7b49ec74e50c[53]
Why It Matters
Laurence Fishburne has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Laurence Fishburne born?
Laurence Fishburne's place of birth was Augusta[2].
What did Laurence Fishburne do for work?
Laurence Fishburne worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], film director[5], film producer[6], and playwright[7].
Where did Laurence Fishburne go to school?
Laurence Fishburne was educated at Hollywood High School[21] and Talent Unlimited High School[22].
What awards did Laurence Fishburne receive?
Honors received include Theatre World Award[25], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[26], Saturn Awards[27], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[28].