Morgan Freeman to Receive SAG Life Achievement Award

Morgan Freeman is being honored as the 54th recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

Among Freeman’s extensive list of credits, now nearing 100 films, is Invictus, in which he portrayed Nelson Mandela. His TV work includes serving as host and an executive producer for the Emmy-nominated series Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, which recently completed its seventh season for Science Channel. He also hosted the Emmy-nominated event series The Story of God with Morgan Freeman on National Geographic, which completed its second season.

Freeman will be presented the performers union’s top accolade at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on January 21, 2018, at 8 p.m.

“I am thrilled to announce Morgan Freeman as this year’s recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. Some actors spend their entire careers waiting for the perfect role,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “Morgan showed us that true perfection is what a performer brings to the part. He is innovative, fearless and completely unbound by expectations. As a chauffeur, convicted murderer, boxing gym attendant, pimp or president, Morgan fully realized every character, baring their souls and showcasing their humanity. It has been a privilege to see his genius at work.”