Critically hailed for his forceful, militant, authoritarian roles, Laurence Fishburne, who is sometimes mistaken for another tall, gap-toothed, mercurial, immensely talented African-American actor, Samuel L. Jackson, came out of the black theater in New York. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 30, 1961...See full bio »
1997The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Made for Television Movie, Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special and Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1996The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV & Presenter: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
I play characters. I don't think I really have a persona per se. I don't play the same guy every time. I show up, you don't know what I'm gonna do. I like it that way. I've intentionally tried to do it that way. I think that's what's interesting.
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