Freeman to receive 'Golden Icon' award

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Morgan Freeman will be honoured for his career achievement at the upcoming Venice Film Festival.

According to WENN, the actor will receive the 'Golden Icon' award on the final night.

Festival organisers revealed that they chose Freeman for the accolade because of his "multi-faceted talent, his sense of business and his integrity".

They added that he has earned "a level of respect within and outside the entertainment industry that few others enjoy".

The festival opens on September 24.