Born in Memphis, Tennessee, a young Morgan Freeman was raised in Mississippi ... Mel Mounds and Count Dracula on the Children's TV Workshop were Freeman's characters on this show.

Claims Morgan Freeman Shares Her Views – as Gabrielle Union Calls Her a 'Crazy Lady' VIDEO: From Adam Sandler to Bela Lugosi, 13 Actors Who Brought Dracula to Life 'He Seemed to Love Her ...

Freeman, whose friendship with Hackman spans decades, called the late actor a “giant” of the film industry in his homage.

Freeman and Hackman, who was found dead last week at the age of 95, appeared together in the 1992 western “Unforgiven.” ...