Freeman was honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for his career achievement and humanitarian accomplishments at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21, 2018. “He is innovative, fearless and completely unbound by expectations,” SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said in a statement. “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.”
