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Actor-filmmaker Morgan Freeman has turned 87 today. A glorious cache of films to look back at, Freeman will be celebrating in style.

I’mOver the years, the actor, who is also one of the most identified and respected faces of Hollywood, has given us captivating performances with his calm and nuanced playact in almost all of his films.

Needless to say that his association with the common man’s troubles through his characters makes Freeman’s presence in the movies a mirror to the society and us an inevitable part of the actor’s journey.

Apart from many films that he has lifted single-handedly through his acting prowess, Freeman has also been associated with TV shows, most notably his collaboration with National Geographic for travel, nature and scientific documentaries that have the theme of existence and religion at its core.

Shows like Through the Wormhole and The Story of God with Morgan Freeman are as contemplative, contemporary and well researched as they are exciting to watch.