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 Critically hailed for his forceful, militant, authoritative figures and one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile performers, Laurence (John) Fishburne III has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a number of NAACP Image honors.Born in Augusta, Georgia on July 30, 1961, to Hattie Bell (Crawford), a teacher, and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr., a juvenile corrections officer. His mother transplanted her family to Brooklyn after his parents divorced. At the age of 10, the young boy appeared in his first play, "In My Many Names and Days," at a cramped little theater space in Manhattan. He continued on but managed to avoid the trappings of a child star per se, considering himself more a working child actor at the time. Billing himself as Larry Fishburne during this early phase, he never studied or was trained in the technique of acting.In 1973, at the age of 12, young Laurence won a recurring role on the daytime soap One Life to Live (1968) that lasted three seasons. He subsequently made his film debut in the ghetto-themed Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975). At 14 Francis Ford Coppola cast him in Apocalypse Now (1979), which filmed for two years in the Philippines. Laurence didn't work for another year and a half after that long episode. A graduate of Lincoln Square Academy, Coppola was impressed enough with Laurence to hire him again down the line with featured roles in Rumble Fish (1983), The Cotton Club (1984) and Gardens of Stone (1987).Throughout the 1980s, he continued to build up his film and TV credit list with featured roles despite little fanfare. A recurring role as Cowboy Curtis on the kiddie show Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) helped him through whatever lean patches there were at the time. TV guest appearances at this time included "Trapper John," "M*A*S*H*," "Hill Street Blues," "Miami Vice," "Spenser: For Hire" and "The Equalizer."With the new decade (1990s) came out-and-out stardom for Laurence. A choice lead in John Singleton's urban tale Boyz n the Hood (1991) catapulted him immediately into the front of the film ranks. Set in LA's turbulent South Central area, his potent role as a morally minded divorced father who strives to rise above the ignorance and violence of his surroundings, Laurence showed true command and the ability to hold up any film.On stage, Laurence would become invariably linked to playwright August Wilson and his 20th Century epic African-American experience after starring for two years as the eruptive ex-con in "Two Training Running." For this powerful, mesmerizing performance, Laurence won nearly every prestigious theater award in the books (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and Theatre World). It was around the time of this career hallmark that he began billing himself as "Laurence" instead of "Larry." More awards and accolades came his way. In addition to an Emmy for the pilot episode of the series "Tribeca," he was nominated for his fine work in the quality mini-movies The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) and Miss Evers' Boys (1997).On the larger screen, both Laurence and Angela Bassett were given Oscar nominations for their raw, seething portrayals of rock stars Ike and Tina Turner in the film What's Love Got to Do with It (1993). To his credit, he managed to take an extremely repellent character and make it a sobering and captivating experience. A pulp box-office favorite as well, he originated the role of Morpheus, Keanu Reeves' mentor, in the exceedingly popular futuristic sci-fi The Matrix (1999), best known for its ground-breaking special effects. He wisely returned for its back-to-back sequels.Into the millennium, Laurence extended his talents by making his screenwriting and directorial debut in Once in the Life (2000), in which he also starred. The film is based on his own critically acclaimed play "Riff Raff," which he staged five years earlier. In 1999, he scored a major theater triumph with a multi-racial version of "The Lion in Winter" as Henry II opposite Stockard Channing's Eleanor of Acquitaine. On film, Fishburne has appeared in a variety of interesting roles in not-always-successful films. Never less than compelling, a few of his more notable parts include an urban speed chess player in Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); a military prisoner in Cadence (1990); a college professor in Singleton's Higher Learning (1995); a CIA operative in Bad Company (1995); the title role in Othello (1995) (he was the first black actor to play the part on film); a spaceship rescue team leader in the sci-fi horror Event Horizon (1997); a Depression-era gangster in Hoodlum (1997); a dogged police sergeant in Clint Eastwood's Mystic River (2003); a spelling bee coach in Akeelah and the Bee (2006); and prominent roles in the mainstream films Predators (2010) and Contagion (2011). He returned occasionally to the theatre. In April 2008, he played Thurgood Marshall in the one-man show "Thurgood" and won a Drama Desk Award. It was later transferred to the TV screen and earned an Emmy nomination.In the fall of 2008, Fishburne replaced William Petersen as the male lead investigator on the popular CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), but left the show in 2011 to refocus on films and was in turn replaced by Ted Danson. Having since had a regular role as "Pops" in the comedy Black-ish (2014), he has also been seen on the bigger screen in the Superman movies Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) as Daily Planet chief Perry White; played a hired assassin in the thriller Standoff (2016); portrayed a minister and former Vietnam War vet in Last Flag Flying (2017); and essayed the role of a revengeful prison warden in Imprisoned (2018).Fishburne has two children, Langston and Montana, from his first marriage to actress Hajna O. Moss. In September 2002, Fishburne married Cuban-American actress Gina Torres.
Bio:
Critically hailed for his forceful, militant, authoritative figures and one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile performers, Laurence (John) Fishburne III has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a number of NAACP Image honors.Born in Augusta, Georgia on July 30, 1961, to Hattie Bell (Crawford), a teacher, and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr., a juvenile corrections officer. His mother transplanted her family to Brooklyn after his parents divorced. At the age of 10, the young boy appeared in his first play, "In My Many Names and Days," at a cramped little theater space in Manhattan. He continued on but managed to avoid the trappings of a child star per se, considering himself more a working child actor at the time. Billing himself as Larry Fishburne during this early phase, he never studied or was trained in the technique of acting.In 1973, at the age of 12, young Laurence won a recurring role on the daytime soap One Life to Live (1968) that lasted three seasons. He subsequently made his film debut in the ghetto-themed Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975). At 14 Francis Ford Coppola cast him in Apocalypse Now (1979), which filmed for two years in the Philippines. Laurence didn't work for another year and a half after that long episode. A graduate of Lincoln Square Academy, Coppola was impressed enough with Laurence to hire him again down the line with featured roles in Rumble Fish (1983), The Cotton Club (1984) and Gardens of Stone (1987).Throughout the 1980s, he continued to build up his film and TV credit list with featured roles despite little fanfare. A recurring role as Cowboy Curtis on the kiddie show Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) helped him through whatever lean patches there were at the time. TV guest appearances at this time included "Trapper John," "M*A*S*H*," "Hill Street Blues," "Miami Vice," "Spenser: For Hire" and "The Equalizer."With the new decade (1990s) came out-and-out stardom for Laurence. A choice lead in John Singleton's urban tale Boyz n the Hood (1991) catapulted him immediately into the front of the film ranks. Set in LA's turbulent South Central area, his potent role as a morally minded divorced father who strives to rise above the ignorance and violence of his surroundings, Laurence showed true command and the ability to hold up any film.On stage, Laurence would become invariably linked to playwright August Wilson and his 20th Century epic African-American experience after starring for two years as the eruptive ex-con in "Two Training Running." For this powerful, mesmerizing performance, Laurence won nearly every prestigious theater award in the books (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and Theatre World). It was around the time of this career hallmark that he began billing himself as "Laurence" instead of "Larry." More awards and accolades came his way. In addition to an Emmy for the pilot episode of the series "Tribeca," he was nominated for his fine work in the quality mini-movies The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) and Miss Evers' Boys (1997).On the larger screen, both Laurence and Angela Bassett were given Oscar nominations for their raw, seething portrayals of rock stars Ike and Tina Turner in the film What's Love Got to Do with It (1993). To his credit, he managed to take an extremely repellent character and make it a sobering and captivating experience. A pulp box-office favorite as well, he originated the role of Morpheus, Keanu Reeves' mentor, in the exceedingly popular futuristic sci-fi The Matrix (1999), best known for its ground-breaking special effects. He wisely returned for its back-to-back sequels.Into the millennium, Laurence extended his talents by making his screenwriting and directorial debut in Once in the Life (2000), in which he also starred. The film is based on his own critically acclaimed play "Riff Raff," which he staged five years earlier. In 1999, he scored a major theater triumph with a multi-racial version of "The Lion in Winter" as Henry II opposite Stockard Channing's Eleanor of Acquitaine. On film, Fishburne has appeared in a variety of interesting roles in not-always-successful films. Never less than compelling, a few of his more notable parts include an urban speed chess player in Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); a military prisoner in Cadence (1990); a college professor in Singleton's Higher Learning (1995); a CIA operative in Bad Company (1995); the title role in Othello (1995) (he was the first black actor to play the part on film); a spaceship rescue team leader in the sci-fi horror Event Horizon (1997); a Depression-era gangster in Hoodlum (1997); a dogged police sergeant in Clint Eastwood's Mystic River (2003); a spelling bee coach in Akeelah and the Bee (2006); and prominent roles in the mainstream films Predators (2010) and Contagion (2011). He returned occasionally to the theatre. In April 2008, he played Thurgood Marshall in the one-man show "Thurgood" and won a Drama Desk Award. It was later transferred to the TV screen and earned an Emmy nomination.In the fall of 2008, Fishburne replaced William Petersen as the male lead investigator on the popular CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), but left the show in 2011 to refocus on films and was in turn replaced by Ted Danson. Having since had a regular role as "Pops" in the comedy Black-ish (2014), he has also been seen on the bigger screen in the Superman movies Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) as Daily Planet chief Perry White; played a hired assassin in the thriller Standoff (2016); portrayed a minister and former Vietnam War vet in Last Flag Flying (2017); and essayed the role of a revengeful prison warden in Imprisoned (2018).Fishburne has two children, Langston and Montana, from his first marriage to actress Hajna O. Moss. In September 2002, Fishburne married Cuban-American actress Gina Torres.
Tivia:
Was 14 years old when he was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979); he had celebrated his 15th and 16th birthdays during the making of the film. Saved Emilio Estevez from being sucked under by quicksand, while they were relaxing off the set.A founding member of the Guggenheim Motorcycle Club, a group that arranges rides to art museums around the world.His deal for The Matrix (1999) sequels was for a reported $15 million + 3.75% of the gross.In the early 1980s, he and fellow New York actor Giancarlo Esposito were roommates during the Los Angeles pilot season.An Ambassador for the United Nations Childrens' Emergency Fund (UNICEF), an agency of the United Nations which helps children all over the world with educational, health and humanitarian assistance.Studied acting at the Lincoln Square Academy in Manhattan, New York City.He claimed that following his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), it took years for black women to stop giving him "the evil eye".Is often mistaken for Samuel L. Jackson and vice versa. According to Jackson, they have stood right next to each other, and people still call them by the wrong names.Has one daughter with Gina Torres: Delilah Fishburne (born June 2007).Met Paul Reubens at the Groundlings Theatre (he didn't study there but did perform readings) and Reubens cast him as Cowboy Curtis in the children's series Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986).Has two children with Hajna O. Moss: Langston Fishburne (born 1987) and Montana Fishburne (born 1991).Is the first African-American actor to play the role of Perry White, newspaper editor and employer of Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent.In Event Horizon (1997), the space suits worn by the actors weighed 65 pounds each. He nicknamed his space suit "Doris".He saved Emilio Estevez from dying in quicksand during some downtime, while making Apocalypse Now (1979) in the Philippines.Has appeared with Diane Lane in four films: Rumble Fish (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Originally hooked up with Boyz n the Hood (1991) writer John Singleton when Singleton was a production assistant and Fishburne an actor ("Cowboy Curtis") on the popular children's TV program Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986).Attended and graduated from New York's High School of the Performing Arts.He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Apocalypse Now (1979), Boyz n the Hood (1991) and The Matrix (1999).Engaged to Gina Torres (2001).His character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Raymond Langston, is taken from the name of his oldest son, Langston Fishburne.Has portrayed Cuba Gooding Jr.'s father in Boyz n the Hood (1991) even though he's only six years older than him, and Anthony Anderson's father in Black-ish (2014) even though he's only nine years older than him.He changed his name from Larry to Laurence in his films (1991).Named after English actor Laurence Olivier.Auditioned for the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1990), which went to Tony Todd.He was nominated for the 2007 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Thurgood".Parents are Laurence John Fishburne Jr. and Hattie Bell Crawford.According to the DVD audio commentary on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Fishburne provided the voice of the bear in the Genaros Beer commercial.Has appeared with Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979), Cadence (1990) and Bobby (2006). He also worked with Charlie Sheen in Cadence (1990) and Emilio Estevez in Bobby (2006).He turned down the role of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind.He was awarded the 1992 Antoniette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" on Broadway in New York City.Laurence Fishburne's daughter, Montana Fishburne, is an adult film actress. Her stage name is "Chippy D".He was offered the role of Lou Smith in Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse (1994) but the producers felt his demeanour was too laid back for the part. It was later offered to Ben Vereen.As of 2018, has appeared in three films nominated for Best Picture Academy Award: Apocalypse Now (1979), The Color Purple (1985) and Mystic River (2003).Has appeared in two movies where he has the line "Welcome to the real world": Higher Learning (1995) and The Matrix (1999).Has played the same character (Dr. Raymond Langston) on three different series: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), CSI: Miami (2002) and CSI: NY (2004).Currently resides in Los Angeles, California and also maintains a residence in Manhattan, New York City.He and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje have appeared in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe.His son, Langston Fishburne, graduated from Thorton-Donovan private school in New Rochelle, New York and attended Boston University in the fall. (June 2005)He was awarded the 1992 Drama-Logue Award for Perfornance for "Two Trains Running" in the 25th Anniversary Season presented by Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson at the James A. Doolittle Theatre (University of California) in Los Angeles, California.Has appeared with Harry Lennix in four films: The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.For awhile in New York City, he was a roommate of Giancarlo Esposito. |
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Laurence Fishburne profile
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6' 0?' (1.84 m) |
| Biography: |
Critically hailed for his forceful, militant, authoritative figures and one of Hollywood\'s most talented and versatile performers, Laurence (John) Fishburne III has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a number of NAACP Image honors.Born |
| Trivia: |
Was 14 years old when he was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979); he had celebrated his 15th and 16th birthdays during the making of the film. Saved Emilio Estevez from being sucked under by quicksand, while they were relaxing off the set.A founding member of the Guggenheim Motorcycle Club, a group that arranges rides to art museums around the world.His deal for The Matrix (1999) sequels was for a reported $15 million + 3.75% of the gross.In the early 1980s, he and fellow New York actor Giancarlo Esposito were roommates during the Los Angeles pilot season.An Ambassador for the United Nations Childrens' Emergency Fund (UNICEF), an agency of the United Nations which helps children all over the world with educational, health and humanitarian assistance.Studied acting at the Lincoln Square Academy in Manhattan, New York City.He claimed that following his portrayal of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), it took years for black women to stop giving him "the evil eye".Is often mistaken for Samuel L. Jackson and vice versa. According to Jackson, they have stood right next to each other, and people still call them by the wrong names.Has one daughter with Gina Torres: Delilah Fishburne (born June 2007).Met Paul Reubens at the Groundlings Theatre (he didn't study there but did perform readings) and Reubens cast him as Cowboy Curtis in the children's series Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986).Has two children with Hajna O. Moss: Langston Fishburne (born 1987) and Montana Fishburne (born 1991).Is the first African-American actor to play the role of Perry White, newspaper editor and employer of Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent.In Event Horizon (1997), the space suits worn by the actors weighed 65 pounds each. He nicknamed his space suit "Doris".He saved Emilio Estevez from dying in quicksand during some downtime, while making Apocalypse Now (1979) in the Philippines.Has appeared with Diane Lane in four films: Rumble Fish (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Originally hooked up with Boyz n the Hood (1991) writer John Singleton when Singleton was a production assistant and Fishburne an actor ("Cowboy Curtis") on the popular children's TV program Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986).Attended and graduated from New York's High School of the Performing Arts.He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Apocalypse Now (1979), Boyz n the Hood (1991) and The Matrix (1999).Engaged to Gina Torres (2001).His character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Raymond Langston, is taken from the name of his oldest son, Langston Fishburne.Has portrayed Cuba Gooding Jr.'s father in Boyz n the Hood (1991) even though he's only six years older than him, and Anthony Anderson's father in Black-ish (2014) even though he's only nine years older than him.He changed his name from Larry to Laurence in his films (1991).Named after English actor Laurence Olivier.Auditioned for the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1990), which went to Tony Todd.He was nominated for the 2007 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Thurgood".Parents are Laurence John Fishburne Jr. and Hattie Bell Crawford.According to the DVD audio commentary on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Fishburne provided the voice of the bear in the Genaros Beer commercial.Has appeared with Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979), Cadence (1990) and Bobby (2006). He also worked with Charlie Sheen in Cadence (1990) and Emilio Estevez in Bobby (2006).He turned down the role of Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind.He was awarded the 1992 Antoniette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" on Broadway in New York City.Laurence Fishburne's daughter, Montana Fishburne, is an adult film actress. Her stage name is "Chippy D".He was offered the role of Lou Smith in Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse (1994) but the producers felt his demeanour was too laid back for the part. It was later offered to Ben Vereen.As of 2018, has appeared in three films nominated for Best Picture Academy Award: Apocalypse Now (1979), The Color Purple (1985) and Mystic River (2003).Has appeared in two movies where he has the line "Welcome to the real world": Higher Learning (1995) and The Matrix (1999).Has played the same character (Dr. Raymond Langston) on three different series: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), CSI: Miami (2002) and CSI: NY (2004).Currently resides in Los Angeles, California and also maintains a residence in Manhattan, New York City.He and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje have appeared in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe.His son, Langston Fishburne, graduated from Thorton-Donovan private school in New Rochelle, New York and attended Boston University in the fall. (June 2005)He was awarded the 1992 Drama-Logue Award for Perfornance for "Two Trains Running" in the 25th Anniversary Season presented by Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson at the James A. Doolittle Theatre (University of California) in Los Angeles, California.Has appeared with Harry Lennix in four films: The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.For awhile in New York City, he was a roommate of Giancarlo Esposito. |
| Trademarks: |
Deep authoritative voice in many of his roles, most often delivering psychological Shakespearian speech
Gap between his front teeth
Known for playing very wise and intelligent characters who mentor the protagonist |
| Quotes: |
For the last six months, people have been coming up to me and saying, "I loved you in Pulp Fiction (1994), Mr. Jackson". [1996]
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I've played a lot of bad guys, 'cause that was the only work I could get. People saw my face and went 'oooh'.
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[on why he didn't read the complete play of "Othello" before acting in the film version in which more than half of the dialogue was cut] Why should I read all those words that I'm not going to get to say?
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I play characters. I don't think I really have a persona per se. I don't play the same guy every time. I show up, you don't know what I'm gonna do. I like it that way. I've intentionally tried to do it that way. I think that's what's interesting.
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It's funny, a lot of people think I take myself seriously because I come off so serious sometimes. But it's not that I take myself seriously, I take what I do seriously. I came up around people who took acting seriously, who cared about acting, cared about the theater and, in the '70s, made movies that said something that mattered. I came up with those people, and I was a kid. Their ethos and credo became mine. |
| Salaries: |
Hannibal (2013) - $175,000 per episode (2013-2014)
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) - $350,000 /episode (2009-10)
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) - $350,000 /episode (2010-11) |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
(10/18-12/3/1995) Stage: Appeared (as Riff Raff") in original comedy; written and directed by Laurence Fishburne, fight direction by Rick Sordelet; with Heavy D (as Heavy D.) (portraying Tony); Laurence Fishburne (portraying Mike "20/20" Le |
| Spouse: |
Gina Torres (September 22, 2002 - May 11, 2018) (divorced, 1 child)Hajna O. Moss (1985 - 199?) (divorced, 2 children) |
| Children: |
Montana FishburneLangston Fishburne |
| Parents: |
Hattie Bell Crawford
Laurence John Fishburne Jr. |
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