Laurence Fishburne: Early life, movies, web series, bio, and images

In addition to being an actor, Laurence John Fishburne III is also a producer. An Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, he has played roles on stage and screen. The forceful, militant, and authoritative characters he plays in his films have earned him praise.

Early life

Fishburne was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Hattie Bell (née Crawford), a math and science teacher for junior high schools, and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr., a juvenile corrections officer. During his childhood, his parents divorced, and he moved with his mother to Brooklyn, New York. A monthly visit from his father was the norm for him. In the 1980s, Lincoln Square Academy in New York closed, and Fishburne graduated from it.

Born: 30 July 1961 (age 61 years), Augusta, Georgia, United States

Children: Montana Fishburne, Delilah Fishburne, Langston Fishburne

Spouse: Gina Torres (m. 2002–2018)

Upcoming movie: John Wick: Chapter 4

Full name: Laurence John Fishburne III