LONDON — The City of London has given Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman the Freedom of the City award.
The time-honored ceremony makes Freeman a freeman in the City of London.
The award is believed to have originated in the 13th century and allows Freeman to carry out his trade.
In days gone by, freemen were allowed to herd sheep over London Bridge, but that privilege no longer applies.
Freeman, 77, has acted in dozens of films, including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Unforgiven.”
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