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I knew at an early age I wanted to act. Acting was always easy for me. I don't believe in predestination, but I do believe that once you get where ever it is you are going, that is where you were going to be.

Morgan Freeman

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Morgan Freeman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: June 1
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