Vincent Freeman is a fictional character from the 1997 science fiction film Gattaca. He is portrayed by actor Ethan Hawke and is born into a society that values genetic engineering. Vincent is conceived naturally, which makes him a "In-Valid" in a world where people are judged based on their DNA. Despite being deemed inferior, Vincent dreams of traveling to space and works hard to overcome societal barriers. He assumes the identity of a genetically elite individual, Jerome Eugene Morrow, to pursue his ambitions and challenge the discrimination against those born without genetic enhancements.