Laurence Fishburne
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"I don't believe in acting teachers for me."
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Birthdate :July 30, 1961
Country : United States of America
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Job :actors
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1979
Appeared with Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now , Cadence , and Bobby . He also worked with Charlie Sheen in Cadence and Emilio Estevez in Bobby .1979
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).1979
Was 14-years-old when he was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979), he had celebrated his 15th and 16th birthday during the making of the film. Saved Emilio Estevez from being sucked under by quicksand, while they were relaxing off the set.1980
In the early 1980s he and fellow New York actor Giancarlo Esposito were roommates during L.A.'s pilot season.1980
In the early 1980s he and fellow New York actor Giancarlo Esposito were roommates during L.A.'s pilot season.1986
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
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).1987
Children, with Moss; Son: Langston (b. 1987), daughter: Montana (b. 1991).1987
Children, with Hajna O. Moss: son Langston Fishburne (b. 1987), daughter Montana Fishburne (b. 1991).1990
Auditioned for the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead .1990
Auditioned for the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1990).1991
He changed his name from Larry to Laurence in his films in 1991.1991
Originally hooked up with Boyz n the Hood 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" .1991
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).1992
Won Broadway's 1992 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "Two Trains Running."1992
Won Broadway's 1992 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "Two Trains Running."1997
In Event Horizon the space suits worn by the actors weighed 65 pounds each. He nicknamed his Doris.1997
In Event Horizon (1997) the space suits worn by the actors weighed 65 pounds each. He nicknamed his Doris.1999
His deal for The Matrix sequels was for a reported $15 million + 3.75% of the gross.1999
His deal for The Matrix (1999) sequels was for a reported $15 million + 3.75% of the gross.2000
"Ray Langston", his character on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000), is taken from the name of his oldest son.2001
Engaged to Gina Torres. 2001
Engaged to Gina Torres. [2001]2005
According to the commentary track on the "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" DVD, Fishburne provided the voice of the bear in the Genaros Beer commercial.2005
According to the commentary track on the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) DVD, Fishburne provided the voice of the bear in the Genaros Beer commercial.2006
Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.2007
Daughter, Delilah, born June 2007.2007
Nominated for the 2007 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Thurgood".2007
Nominated for the 2007 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Thurgood".
