Laurence Fishburne Biography: Wife, Movies, Parents, Net Worth, Age, Children, Instagram, Height, Awards

Laurence John Fishburne III, more commonly known as Laurence Fishburne, is a highly acclaimed American actor.

He has been recognized with three Emmy Awards and one Tony Award for his outstanding performances on stage and screen.

Fishburne is particularly known for his ability to bring powerful, commanding, and authoritative characters to life in his films.

His talent and range as an actor have earned him widespread praise and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

Profile

• Full Name: Laurence John Fishburne III
• Stage Name: Laurence Fishburne
• Born: July 30, 1961
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Augusta, Georgi
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.84m
• Parent: Hattie Bell Fishburne and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr.
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Hajna O. Moss  
• Children: Langston and Montana
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million

Early Life And Education

Laurence Fishburne is a well-known American actor born July 30, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia. His parents were Hattie Bell Fishburne and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr.

Unfortunately, there is no information available about his siblings. Fishburne attended Julia Richman High School and graduated from Lincoln Square Academy in 1979. He identifies as American and practices Christianity as his religion.

Career

Laurence Fishburne’s passion for acting began at a very young age, leading him to land a recurring role on the popular soap opera “One Life to Live” at just 11 years old.

He continued to hone his craft and make a name for himself in the film industry, making his debut in the mid-70s with movies like “Cornbread, Earl and Me.”

His big break came at 14 when he lied about his age to secure a role in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War epic, “Apocalypse Now.”

His early start and determination have led him to become a highly respected and accomplished actor in Hollywood.

Laurence Fishburne’s career in the 1980s was marked by a wide range of roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

He appeared in iconic films such as “The Color Purple” and “The Cotton Club” and also appeared on popular TV shows like “MAS*H” and “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”

This decade allowed Fishburne to develop his acting skills further and solidify his place in the entertainment industry.

Laurence Fishburne has established himself as a versatile and talented actor in Hollywood.

Throughout the 1990s, he took on multiple iconic roles, such as Ike Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and Morpheus in “The Matrix.”

However, he has kept up since then, continuously impressing audiences with his performances in various projects.

From playing Perry White in the Superman films to portraying the sophisticated patriarch on the sitcom “Black-ish,” Fishburne’s talents continue to shine on the big and small screens.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy Awards: Nominated once for Best Actor for portraying Ike Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do With It” (1993).
• Emmy Awards: Won three times. Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for “TriBeCa” (1993), Outstanding Made for Television Movie as a producer for “Miss Evers’ Boys” (1997), and Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for “#FreeRayshawn” (2020). He has also received eleven other nominations.
• Tony Awards: Won once for Best Featured Actor in a Play for August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running” (1992). Received another nomination for his work on stage.
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Five nominations for his performances in “The Tuskegee Airmen” (1996), “Mystic River” (2003), “Bobby” (2006), “Thurgood” (2011), and “Black-ish” (2017, 2018).
• Other Awards: He has also been nominated for various awards from organizations like the NAACP Image Awards and Black Reel Awards.

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@laurence_fishburne

Personal Life

Laurence Fishburne has had two marriages in his lifetime. His first wife was actress Hajna O. Moss, with whom he tied the knot in 1985.

Together, they had two children – a son named Langston, born in 1987, and a daughter named Montana, born in 1991.

Unfortunately, their marriage ended in the 1990s, and the couple divorced.

Filmography

• Early Career (1970s-1980s)
• Apocalypse Now (1979)
• Willie & Phil (1980)
• Death Wish II (1982)
• Rumble Fish (1983)
• The Color Purple (1985)
• School Daze (1988)
• King of New York (1990)
• Deep Cover (1992)
• Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
• Pulp Fiction (1994, uncredited voice)
• Higher Learning (1995)
• Bad Company (1995)
• Othello (1995)
• Event Horizon (1997)
• Hoodlum (1997)
• The Matrix (1999)
• What’s the Number? (2001)
• Osmosis Jones (2001, voice)
• The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
• Mystic River (2003)
• The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
• Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
• Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
• TMNT (2007)
• Predators (2010)
• Contagion (2011)
• Man of Steel (2013)
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
• John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
• John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)
• The Mule (2018)
• The Ice Road (2021)
• The School for Good and Evil (2023)
• John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Net Worth

Laurence Fishburne is a highly successful and accomplished actor, producer, and playwright who has amassed a net worth of $30 million through hard work and dedication to his craft.

His income is primarily derived from his professional career, which has spanned several decades and includes critically acclaimed film, television, and theatre roles.