Which two actors have portrayed the fictional detective Alex Cross in films?

Morgan Freeman (b. 1937 in Memphis, TN) and Tyler Perry (b. 1969 in New Orleans, LA) are the two actors who have portrayed the fictional detective Alex Cross in films. Freeman was Alex Cross in the films "Kiss the Girls" (1997) and "Along Came a Spider" (2001). Perry was Cross in the film "Alex Cross" (2012). "Kiss the Girls" is a neo-noir psychological thriller that was directed by Gary Fleder. "Along Came a Spider", also a neo-noir psychological thriller, was directed by Lee Tamahori. The third film "Alex Cross" is a thriller film that was directed by Rob Cohen, based on the 2006 novel "Cross" by James Patterson.

Freeman's acting career has span 5 decades and more than 70 films. He joined the Air Force after high school to become a fighter pilot. He later realized it wasn't what he'd wanted. So, he began an acting career. After years of small parts and limited success, he began to land big roles and win critical and popular acclaim at age 50. He's now one of Hollywood's most respected stars. He has appeared in such films as "Driving Miss Daisy", "Glory", "The Shawshank Redemption", and "The Dark Knight Trilogy".

Perry is not only an actor; he is a director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his "Madea" franchise, which has grossed more than $660 million. He started out in live theater in the 1990s. He was extremely popular before transitioning to film and TV in the 2000s. Perry now has great wealth which comes from his cut as a producer and royalty payments.