In honor of his career achievement and humanitarian accomplishments, Morgan Freeman has been named the 54th recipeint of the SAG Life Achievement Award. SAG-AFTRA’s highest honor will be presented to him at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21, 2018. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris announced,
“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. 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.”
