Seeing as the 77 year-old star is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, there's little to no surprise in finding out that Morgan Freeman's net worth is as high as it is - but what might shock a few of his less familiar fans is what a staunch supporter of pot he is.
Known for his mellow voice, calm demeanor and amazing performances on screen, Morgan Freeman's net worth comes from the actor's longtime work in the entertainment industry, as his IMDb page shows that his first screen credits go all the way back to 1964.
Though he had been working for more than 20 years in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman's net worth didn't take its first boost until 1989, when the beloved actor starred in two of the biggest films of that year: the Best Picture-winning film "Driving Miss Daisy" and the Civil War drama "Glory" co-starring Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick.
It could be argued that in fact the moment where Morgan Freeman's net worth started rising considerably was two years before that, when the actor was nominated for an Oscar for the first time in "Street Smart."
Since then, Freeman has been nominated five more times and won one of them for his work in Clint Eastwood's Best Picture-winning film "Million Dollar Baby" - the two legendary performers would join forces again five years later for "Invictus," a Nelson Mandela biopic about the iconic politician's early days as President of South Africa.
There have been many films that have made Morgan Freeman's net worth what it is today, including his leading role in the 90s classic "The Shawshank Redemption," his appearance in the recent Christopher Nolan "Batman" trilogy and playing God in "Bruce Almighty" and its sequel.
Now, Freeman makes news after an interview with The Daily Beast about marijuana legalization, a cause he's close to after taking it for years for his fibromyalgia pain.
"They're talking about kids who have grand mal seizures, and they've discovered that marijuana eases that down to where these children can have a life," the actor told the news outlet. "That right there, to me, says, 'Legalize it across the board!'"
Currently, Morgan Freeman's net worth stands at $150 million according to Celebrity Net Worth - and he has five films coming out in 2015 alone!
