Fishburne meets new tests of his formidable talents and makes his film directing and screenwriting debut with Once in the Life, a riveting story of drug dealing, family values and community vitality. For more, see the Insider page.

Fishburne powers through the '90s, solidifying his position as an indomitable leading man in prestige projects including Boyz 'N the Hood, What's Love Got to Do With It, Miss Evers' Boys and the cult classic The Matrix.

Making an auspicious feature debut in the landmark war epic Apocalypse Now, Fishburne goes on in the '80s to establish himself as an action star in Band of the Hand and Red Heat. He's the favorite of top directors including Spike Lee (School Daze) and Steven Spielberg (The Color Purple).