Age, Biography and Wiki
Al Freeman Jr. (Albert Cornelius Freeman Jr.) was born on 21 March, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, is an actor,director,writer. Discover Al Freeman Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
Albert Cornelius Freeman Jr. |
| Occupation |
actor,director,writer |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
21 March, 1931 |
| Birthday |
21 March |
| Birthplace |
San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Date of death |
9 August, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 81 years old group.
Al Freeman Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Al Freeman Jr. height not available right now. We will update Al Freeman Jr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Al Freeman Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is Sevara E. Clemon (8 January 1960 - ?) ( divorced)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Sevara E. Clemon (8 January 1960 - ?) ( divorced) |
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Not Available |
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Al Freeman Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Al Freeman Jr. worth at the age of 81 years old? Al Freeman Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Al Freeman Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Al Freeman Jr. Social Network
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Timeline
Born on March 21, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, he was raised primarily by his father, an actor and jazz musician, after his parents divorced. Al Freeman father and son left Texas, moving to Cleveland, Ohio.
He debuted as a television actor in the series Suspicion (1957) in 1958, and his soap opera debut came in 1967 in The Edge of Night (1956).
In 1958, Freeman made his movie debut in an uncredited role in the Glenn Ford WWII picture _Torpedo Run (1958)_ and first received billing in the 1960 gang war B-movie potboiler This Rebel Breed (1960).
After studying drama at Los Angeles City College, Freeman fils moved to New York City to act in the theater, making his Broadway debut in Ketti Frings's "The Long Dream" in 1960, a flop that closed after five performances.
Played Sidney Poitier's Oscar-winning role in the musical stage version of Lilies of the Field (1963) entitled "Look to the Lilies" in 1970. Co-starring Shirley Booth, it ran only 25 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
He had a major success playing the lead in James Baldwin's play "Blues for Mister Charlie" in 1964.
His most memorable role was the lead in Amiri Baraka's Dutchman (1966) opposite Shirley Knight, who was named Best Actress at the 1967 Venice Film Festival. Freeman won the N. A. A. C. P.
Al Freeman, Jr. was an actor and director who was the first African American to win a Daytime Emmy Award for acting. His most famous role was that of Police Captain Ed Hall in the soap opera One Life to Live (1968), which brought him the Emmy in 1979.
In 1970, he appeared in "Look to the Lilies" on Broadway, a musical version of the 1963 movie Lilies of the Field (1963), playing the part of Homer Smith, the role that brought Sidney Poitier an Oscar. Despite a prestigious production team that included director Joshua Logan, composer Jule Styne and lyricist Sammy Cahn, the show was a flop. Freeman made his reputation primarily in television.
He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for My Sweet Charlie (1970) and for Roots: The Next Generations (1979), in which he played Malcolm X.
He was a regular on the soap from 1972 through 1987, and appeared off and on as Captain Hall from 1988 through 2000.
Originally cast as "Red Salter" in Cool Red (1976). When he was unable to complete filming due to illness and other commitments, his scenes were re-shot with Greg Morris in the role.
Appeared on Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Malcolm X, and then appeared in Malcolm X (1992) as Elijah Muhammad.
He received three additional Emmy nominations playing the role in 1983, '86 and '87. Freeman also was the first African American to direct a TV soap opera, helming "One Life to Live" episodes.
Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for playing Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad in Spike Lee's Malcolm X (1992). Freeman was a professor in the drama department of Howard University.
