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The speaker says he was often cast as villainous characters because that was the kind of work he could get. He adds that people reacted to his appearance with suspicion or fear, which helped shape those roles.
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About Laurence Fishburne
American actor
Laurence Fishburne is an American actor known for stage and screen roles that often cast him as forceful, authoritative figures. He first drew wider attention in Apocalypse Now (1979) and later earned further recognition for his supporting role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). He is especially associated with Morpheus in The Matrix trilogy (1999 to 2003) and the Bowery King in the John Wick film series, which began in 2017. His work has often centered on characters with a commanding presence.
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