Donovan Lee Freeman is the son of Alfonso Freeman and the grandson of iconic actor Morgan Freeman. Donovan Lee Freeman’s grandfather and father are both actors. His grandfather is known for his distinctive deep voice and various roles in a wide variety of film genres. He rose to fame in the 1970s for his role in the children’s television series The Electric Company.
He is well known for appearing as God in the hit comedy Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty. He also portrayed Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012). He also starred in the action films Wanted (2008), Red (2010), Oblivion (2013), Now You See Me (2013), and Lucy (2014).
Donovan Lee Freeman: Bio Summary
| Full Name | Donovan Lee Freeman |
| famous as | *Morgan Freeman’s grandson *son of Alfonso Freeman |
| Age | N/A |
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Place of Birth | United States of America |
| Zodiac sign | N/A |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| siblings | Joshua Caleb Freeman, Alfonso Rene Freeman II |
| Aunts and Uncles | Saifoulaye Freeman, Morgana Freeman, Deena Freeman |
| Parents | Alfonso Freeman, Cynthia Gafford |
| grandparents | Morgan Freeman, Loletha Adkins |
Donovan Lee Freeman’s father Alfonso Freeman followed in the footsteps of his grandfather. He voiced the character of Fred Redding in the short parody The SharkTank Redemption. He lent his melodious voice in various episodes of Robot Chicken like ‘Drippy Pony’ and ‘The Munnery’. Apart from being an actor, His father is also a gospel singer.
The spitting image of father Morgan Freeman, Alfonso Freeman has been to the alter three times per Ecelebritymirror. The privacy-loving, Alfonso first walked down the aisle with his partner Cynthia Gafford. The couple tied their marital knot on 20 March 1982 in a beautiful wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends families and loved ones.
The couple’s marriage was blessed with three children- Alfonso Rene Freeman II, Joshua Caleb Freeman, and Donovan Lee Freeman who was the youngest of the three children. Though their marriage started on a good note, things took a different turn along the way. They could not keep their relationship for long. As a result, Alfonso and Cynthia legally separated in 1989, citing irreconcilable differences. Later, after their separation, they shared the custody of their kids.
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After the divorce from his first wife, Cynthia, Alfonso began dating Larcenia Young, followed by a wedding on 20 August 1994. After some years, they also separated—however, the actual date and reasons for their disunion are yet to be revealed. Per Ecelebritymirror Alfonso took his wedding vows for the third time with his third wife, Michelle Rene Freeman, on 29 April 2014, after getting engaged in October of 2013. Since then the lovebirds have been enjoying their happy married life.
Donovan Lee Freeman studied Music at Long Beach City College
According to Ecelebritymirror, Donovan Lee Freeman attended Paramount Unified School District High School and then went on to study Music at Long Beach City College. The tabloid revealed he also Music production at The Los Angeles Film School and it seems like Morgan Freeman’s grandson is aiming to be a famous musician. Though Donovan Lee Freeman is the grandson of one of the most famous men on the planet, he has been living most of his life away from the cameras and the news.
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Though Morgan Freeman’s grandson is also in the entertainment industry, Donavan does seem not to be interested in being a movie star like his grandfather and father. With more than five decades in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman is regarded as one of the most popular actors.
He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018.
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Morgan Freeman was once married to Myrna Colley-Lee for 26 years, but the marriage ended in an acrimonious divorce. Their marriage lasted from 1984 to 2010 with original speculation that Myrna would receive a $170 million settlement, but some source says she got much more than that– some even quoted a whopping $400 million as the settlement.
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