How Morgan Freeman Developed His Voice | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 09/17/07) Morgan Freeman shares how a voice coach helped him find his voice and explains how he steals from other actors.
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[@ComicalRealm]

Would be cool, if Apple could replace Siri to Morgan Freeman's voice.

[@Ganiscol]

I object! Since I dont use apple stuff, I want him to voice the Google assistant.

[@CreativeSteve69]

or goolge replaces there voice app with morgan. XD

[@TheHuxleyAgnostic]

People would fall asleep driving, to the smooth melodic sound of him saying, "In 500 feet, turn left." There would be accidents everywhere.

[@dr.p.wellington3604]

@@TheHuxleyAgnostic turn left but first ponder the very meaning of life, it's a wonderful amazing world.

[@Vejur9000]

He probably passed on them. :)

[@moviefan8533]

I love that Conan was able to get him to laugh right off the bat, and Freeman complimented Conan twice before the interview even started. Two legends.

[@Glendragon]

I think he was doing Bugs Bunny

[@moviefan8533]

@@Glendragon What

[@Glendragon]

@@moviefan8533 whops, I was trying to respond to a comment that is just below yours that said "I like how his self hate is that he imagines that he sounds like Jay Leno", but I thought he was imitating Bugs Bunny.

[@Stevie1113]

Because he's tall so he can see the wife of morgan over his head bringing jokes that cracks Morgan hahahahhahhaa ... Im just bored so you can scroll 🤣🤣🤣✌️✌️

[@moviefan8533]

@@Stevie1113 Ok

[@MrEScience]

Morgan's voice is the melty butter on my life's baked potato...

[@patreekotime4578]

I like how his self hate is that he imagines that he sounds like Jay Leno. 😅

[@DoctorFurioso]

Conspiracy theory: Leno saw this and the Tonight Show fiasco was petty revenge for that bit in particular and nothing else.

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

That's what they call "foreshadowing"

[@scoobeydubey2880]

i laughed so hard on this

[@sunnymoondog]

Hahaha

[@Glendragon]

I thought he was doing Bugs Bunny

[@yankeeladee02]

Morgan’s poker face 😉 The ultimate voice, but I must also acknowledge James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons. All commanding yet soothing.

[@Ganiscol]

Indeed. If the three of them would sit down and take turns on reading a phone book (I hear there are still some of them in existence), I would listen. Possibly to the last page. 😌

[@kylewashington1841]

Not a big fan of Kiefer Sutherland content, but I dig his voice.

[@yankeeladee02]

@@kylewashington1841 He gets it from his Pops. His Dad, Donald voices all of the Simply beverage brand commercials.

[@kylewashington1841]

@@yankeeladee02 Hell yeah. Donald is a national treasure.

[@kylewashington1841]

Just looked up Jeremy Irons. I didn't know anything about em. Scar from lion king. You are right great voice.

[@Ryan-xh7pe]

Those might have been the most respectable and humble compliments Conan’s ever received and he definitely remembers this everyday.

[@user-ul6zo1sv7w]

? Czd it. Xry. Can't do xr clear. No brown 2. Or blues. Nope

[@boric4165]

I heard his voice before the video even started.

[@putzkixd7021]

Exactly

[@Windy7258]

That sure says a lot about his voice and him as a person

[@catalinacurio]

And what a voice! Recognisable anywhere in the world. 😊🌸

[@kimberleypex]

A nice man with a great heart , and warm voice , and he is a very good actor !

[@jerrypark236]

Hello Kimberly I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@LibraLuvStyle]

I love Morgan Freeman🥰 the voice, the movie characters and his sense of humour are awesome. I will forever be a huge fan. Love you too Conan😘

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello

[@pauldavid8445]

Hope you’re doing good???

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@FPSBuzz]

His self hate was literally a Jay leno impression lmao

[@AV-db5fb]

The deadpan at 0:50 is so perfect

[@hoangngochaivn]

If you watch Matt Damon acting in movies carefully, you'll see he's been using this "Scalp trick" all the time lol

[@ARDG89]

I will miss this man when he's gone! One of the only actors I actually look up to! Hope everyone gives him his roses now, what a legacy he will leave.

[@Light-Rock97]

James Earl Jones said that if you want a deeper voice your chords must be nice and loose, and he loosened his chords by yawning a lot.

[@rahmanhakim1]

Thanks for the tips

[@megsie1424]

What is it with yawns?? I just read this comment and had to yawn immediately

[@Light-Rock97]

​@@megsie1424 Whatever it is, it works across species. Ever yawned after seeing a dog do it?

[@nedsammy]

Conan was miles ahead by joking about self-hate - Freeman looks utterly baffled by it but now self-deprecating humour is pretty much the norm

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Did we just witness a tiny miracle? Watch 2:58 for a couple seconds. Conan mentions "self hate". Now watch 5:50. Morgan, who seemed taken aback by Conan's candor, gives him a stunningly beautiful compliment that probably went unnoticed lol but I hope Conan remembered it later in the day. I mean, maybe it's just me, but it made me tear up, even though they're just having fun.

[@HoneyMike]

I wonder if Conan started developing his voice after this interview because it did get lower

[@RalIix]

No, he just went through puberty.

[@MisterPotter]

That's just called aging honey.

[@Bebolife12345]

Audio systems were different back then

[@bryanlane7208]

Needless to say the guests are usually very talented, but Conan is such a great host. I just watched this off the back of Aubrey Plaza on Conan and no two guests could be more dissimilar, yet Conan spurs them both on to express themselves fully in their own way. What a gem.

[@maitri5265]

Wow one of the rare interview that Morgan looks so jolly and relaxed.

[@Jackkenway]

One the most iconic voices in the world, alongside Michael Caine and James Earl Jones! Love him.

[@mikemill3033]

Wow he's so generous with the compliments for Conan and so humble

[@ORagnar]

I like the way he echoed back to actors of the past. It made me go and look at some clips.

[@johnestupido1418]

Morgan Freeman is an amazing person. I wish I could spend a day with him.

[@taputechnic]

I only realized a few weeks ago that Morgan Freeman was in the Electric Company in the 1970s.

[@humanism6377]

His voice sounds to me as smooth as a river flow ! Not many actor have that quality in their voice to make audience feel the dialogues with their eyes closed .

[@Eralen00]

This is probably one of the most authentic interviews I've seen on late night tv.

[@pistonburner6448]

1:54 Why am I not surprised that there was a notably long delay between Morgan saying: "I was raised in Mississippi" and the "Woo!"

[@josealbinosantosnogueira6013]

Just a small note: when Conan or any other American host or, for that matter, any American says "The Planet" or "The World", they mean the USA and probably also the UK. This being said, I love Conan and I worship Morgan Freeman.

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

Self hate and the stare. Perfection.

[@kerryhowarth9911]

Love this interview 👏

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 👋 how are you doing??

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@antonioduverge3558]

Is the first Conan interview that I watched completely! No stupid, absurd, questions, he didn’t try to be funny, did smarts questions and let the guest answers! Cool!

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@hixta]

These Hi-Res Conan clips are immaculate 👌

[@donaldmiller4386]

Morgan Freeman is one of the very best. I have never seen a movie with him in it I ddint like. I could listen to a documentary about watching paint dry, if he was the narrator. Its crazy to know he struggled to get his start. I wonder what the ones that said no think now?

[@liminal79]

Michael Keaton acts with eye brows. Freeman, his scalp.

[@andrebrandao6618]

2:43 - "BACKFIRE"

[@solidkingcobra]

0:39 Normally Conan takes genuine compliments with a little bit of apprehension... but this came from the word of God so he took that acknowledgment gracefully.

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello, hope you’re doing great??

[@jermar1979]

I love him! An incredible actor!

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@wakita50]

Morgan looks way comfortable on conan than any other talk show host. Conan is goat

[@GameDynastyPro]

Every time they upload😁

[@jjs490]

I always knew voice was important in acting for actors. Morgan Freeman has one of the best I ever heard, what a fantastic actor. !

[@Enkeria]

I like both of these dudes!

[@TwistedGorillaFab]

One of my favs!

[@alcabane3125]

morgan freeman is my favorite q character in the dark knight series, lets be honest that is who he was, but loved his films even the older ones, he just is an actor, and how he acts is very interesting to watch at times, really good actor, i went to lacc to visit, my mom was a student there in the early 2000s, and when seeing who went to that school alot of famous people went, like mark hamil, i hope morgan freeman shows up in the new spiderman movie as the same character in electric company where he is in the crowd and he sings or chants the jingle in that spiderman bit, in the show, that would be fanfare since the first costumed spiderman isnt the 70s live action series but the show electric company and comics accurate since spiderman doesnt talk and use thought bubble come on feige do it or else.... nothing will happen its just great fan fare that is all, also nicholas hammond coming back as grandpa spidey or recast of uncle ben would be awesome not tom holland but maybe andrew or tobey

[@anndean4189]

I been watching Morgan Freeman since Electric Company on PBS. James Earl Jones also has a great voice.

[@jerrypark236]

Hello Ann I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

[@CRUELW1NTER]

The G.O.A.T of voices

[@okocha8113]

James earl Jones and barry white is up there if not better.

[@twentyseven2948]

Any spurs fan here? I picture Tim Duncan's voice like that when he's older.

[@lolalokica]

morgan is funny, love that man

[@imnotsosurethatsit674]

0:29 when someone substantiates a compliment, they really mean it

[@georgealadin4672]

The Voice of my Conscience

[@mariamermolia3747]

U are so right I love his voice . I can listen to Morgan feema

[@theJohnGaltLine]

Morgan Freeman is class personified.

[@dantheman5739]

Great actor and person

[@peterchileshe9760]

Been watching Morgan freeman from "The Electric Company" been a fan since

[@liveonalongusty2967]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS OF ALL TIMES... 📹📷🎥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👌

[@andrebrandao6618]

2:14 - LIGHT AT THE WALL FORELEGS LEVEL LINE...TO THE RT.

[@ahjahjohnson2535]

The man is phenomenal. I love him. His swag is unmatched.

[@morganfreeman1055gmailcom.]

Thank you for so much love and support, I appreciate your kindness. 🌹❤️ Please beware of imposters. I never ask anyone for money. Always report any imposter you see.

[@MorganFreeman-uh3oz]

Thanks for your unconditional love and support ❤

[@godzill4903]

Legend legend legend legend that’s all I got to say❤️❤️

[@jedidrummerjake]

Morgan Freeman is a national treasure.

[@mcseedat]

Meh. Protect him at moderate costs?

[@IamRanJos]

*International treasure

[@themadladss]

The king of comedy (Conan O'brien 1# funiest guy)

[@NonsensicalReality]

Conan's forehead could be in a horror movie lol

[@margaretpeabody243]

Conan thanks for introducing me to the word 'mellifluous'. So unlike a voice like butter Morgan Freeman's is like honey. We don't need Morgan Freeman to tell us how intelligent you are Conan.

[@pauldavid8445]

Nice comment

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello beautiful, I must confess you have the most beautiful smile ever 😍😍😍

[@pauldavid8445]

Hope you’re doing good??

[@jerrypark236]

Hello Margaret I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

[@shannonhensley2942]

He sounds so much like morgan freeman there which is so beautiful

[@cornnellify]

What a funny ass intro.🤣🤣

[@golski4878]

This man is 85 years old incredible

[@MT-zw1ti]

This was 16 years ago tho

[@arthursdl]

Does anybody knows where do you get to read that speech? 0:30

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Happy birthday morgan from italian boy live in rome

[@josephsolomon8623]

I just love Morgan Freeman I think he is one of the greatest actors ever I love every one of his movies and I think he is the coolest dude on the planet I think he's a very sincere serious guy and he is one of my favorite actors and he can be funny as hell too

[@maestrogringo]

Every time they upload these old clips I have to check if the person has died. Thankfully, Morgan is alive and well!

[@dianapennepacker6854]

Don't curse the man!

[@lanalook9200]

Of course he didn't die..dumb comment

[@Malouco]

Morgan swag is contagious

[@TopMetha]

Very funny FC from Thailand

[@chalkbunt81]

You can run, you can hide Morgan, but this 54 year old remembers you on the Electric Company.

[@emilianovelazquez1877]

Morgan freeman it's like 150 years old, God bless him 🙏

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

Too much innovation could also could be boring for development❤❤🎉🎉

[@brynwhitehead1731]

That’s a great exchange.

[@mikecotto1167]

I could listen to Morgan Freeman talk for hours.

[@hiteshkumar2957]

Conan hair it's aliveeee!!!

[@CuriousChronicles82275]

There are some people who can impersonate the voice of Mr freeman and it was jaw dropping.

[@Malouco]

The new dance 🕺 HAIRLINE POPPING

[@Malouco]

I cant do it 😢

[@openureyes]

Fantastic actor

[@danaparsons1990]

Morgan freemans awesome!!!!

[@richardgray7159]

i think its funny how connan acts like he not that smart but in reality he is a really smart

[@sherryltaylor9072]

Morgan is amazing so humble

[@pauldavid8445]

Yeah, he is

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 👋, how are you doing??

[@sherryltaylor9072]

@@pauldavid8445 l am good thankyou and you

[@pauldavid8445]

@@sherryltaylor9072 I’m doing great thanks 😊

[@pauldavid8445]

@@sherryltaylor9072 Where are you from????

[@mydogsasleep2774]

I want Morgan freeman to be my uncle 😂

[@tye9713]

He could of been a legendary auctioneer

[@lifeskater9899]

Imagine if Morgan Freeman gave voice-over copy workshops-Id sign up in a minute!!

[@kingsteegg]

Gorgeous humans having a great moment

[@autisticbirsen]

I love him

[@joesmith9216]

What a nice man!

[@mudrose3486]

I just saw Sidney Poitier's AFI where Morgan spoke as well and I went "omg he used to have black hair??"

[@oobrocks]

Acting hero!

[@andrebrandao6618]

3:38 - I AMMMMM....of your bloody SOULsssssss ..... IS-THERE AN arMY? "S" ..... AREEE YOUUU LIFTINGGG ME UPPPPP?

[@skada8501]

Never been this early

[@deadringer2349]

Imagine Mr Freeman reading a guilty verdict.

[@shawhubbs6309]

I want to hear The voice of Morgan Freeman and Liam Nesson talking each other

[@hridyasrandhawa3440]

Someone show this to Scottie Pippen

[@davesgamerworld]

He sound like Vitruvius from Lego movie

[@user-ul6zo1sv7w]

Hx dpd voice😎👍

[@jasonspurley492]

Facts

[@sebastiannielsen9740]

Hello there