- Refused to talk to Internet journalists at a recent press day for forthcoming sequel THE MATRIX: REVOLUTIONS -- Fishburne now shares the same policy as Crowe, who ignores request from movie websites for spreading rumors about him. (October 24, 2003)
- Fishburne hopes a huge chunk of THE MATRIX RELOADED will be taken up by his car chase because it took 45 days to film -- The anticipated MATRIX sequel culminates in a lengthy freeway chase featuring Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss that took over six weeks to film on a freeway loop which film-makers spent $2.5 million to build on an old US naval base in Alameda, California. (April 30, 2003)
- Proving that he's not just a pretty face with a pair of pince-nez glasses, Fishburne is not only assuming the writer's mantle but also taking the director's chair and stepping in front of the camera for his next film, THE ALCHEMIST -- The fable follows the fate of Santiago, an Andalucian shepherd boy who one night dreams of a distant treasure in the Egyptian pyramids, promptly packs up his bags and meets the wise alchemist of that title during his adventure-filled journey. (February 19, 2003)
- He lied about his age (he was 14 at the time) when the production of APOCALYPSE NOW (1979), began in 1976.
- He and Angela Bassett, who play Tré's estranged parents in BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991), would later play estranged couple Ike and Tina Turner in What's Love Got To Do With It?.
- THE IN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1995) (TV): Fishburne also had a crewmember named Tank.
- THE IN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1995) (TV) is the second time that Fishburne plays a captain of a ship. He was Captain Miller in EVENT HORIZON (1997).
- In EVENT HORIZON (1997) the space suits worn by the actors weighed 65 pounds each. Laurence Fishburne nicknamed his Doris.
- Sometimes Credited As: Larry Fishburme, Laurence Fishburne III, Lawrence Fishburne III, Larry Fishburne, Lawrence Fishburne
- Nickname: Fish
- Changed his name from Larry to Laurence in his films in 1991.
- In 1996, Laurence sas named a U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Ambassador.
- Started his acting career on the daytime soap opera 'One Life To Live' when he was 11 years old.
- People always assume Fishburne is much older than he actually is. In fact, he was born on July 30, 1961.
- Wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the one-act play Riff Raff, which sold out its entire New York City run in 1994, even before being reviewed.
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at MTV Movie Awards for MYSTIC RIVER (2004)
- Nominated for Best On-Screen Duo at MTV Movie Awards for THE MATRIX (2000) - shared with Keanu Reeves
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for MISS EVERS' BOYS (1997)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries at MTV Movie Awards for THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1995)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT (1994)
Quotes- "For the last six months people have been coming up to me and saying, 'I loved you in Pulp Fiction, Mr. Jackson.'" [1996]
- "I've played a lot of bad guys, 'cause that was the only work I could get. People saw my face and went 'oooh'."
- On why he didn't read the complete play of "Othello" before acting in the film version in which more than half of the dialogue was cut: "Why should I read all those words that I'm not going to get to say?"
- "I have a voice. It's one of my gifts. I intend to use it on behalf of the children that UNICEF seeks to aid."
Awards- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Ensemble Cast, MYSTIC RIVER (2003)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Science-Fiction, THE MATRIX (2000)
- Chicago International Film Festival: Career Achievement Award (2000)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Fight Sequence, THE MATRIX (2000)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series, MISS EVERS' BOYS (1998)
- PGA Golden Laurel Awards: Television Producer of the Year Award in Longform, MISS EVERS' BOYS (1998)
- CableACE Awards for MISS EVERS' BOYS (1997)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, MISS EVERS' BOYS (1997)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (1996)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, HIGHER LEARNING (1996)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, THE PRACTICE for episode The Box (1993)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, TRIBECA (1993)
- Tony Award for TWO RAINS RUNNING (1992)
- NAACP Image Award for THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
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