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Francis Phillip Wuppermann (June 1, 1890 – September 18, 1949), known professionally as Frank Morgan, was an American character actor. He was best known for his appearances in films starting in the silent era in 1916, and then numerous sound films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, with a career spanning 35 years [1] mostly as a contract player ...
Jovial, somewhat flamboyant Frank Morgan (born Francis Wuppermann) will forever be remembered as the title character in The Wizard of Oz (1939), but he was a veteran and respected actor long before he played that part, and turned in outstanding performances both before and after that film.
Frank Morgan played three different roles as Dorothy and her retinue begin trekking through The Emerald City. He played the squeaky-voiced doorman who appeared in a portal at...
Jovial, somewhat flamboyant Frank Morgan (born Francis Wuppermann) will forever be remembered as the title character in The Wizard of Oz (1939), but he was a veteran and respected actor long before he played that part, and turned in outstanding performances both before and after that film.
Frank Morgan died in his sleep at age 59 on September 18, 1949, just as The Wizard of Oz was enjoying a smashing success in its first theatrical re-release. It has been falsely reported that none of Morgan’s obituaries made mention of his part in The Wizard of Oz.
Frank Morgan was one of the foremost character actors from the early days of movies. He appeared in over 100 films, starting in the Silent era and his best known performance was in 'The Wizard of Oz' in 1939 when he played five different roles including the eponymous Wizard.
Frank Morgan is best known for his unforgettable role as the Wizard in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Interestingly, Morgan didn’t just play the Wizard; he also portrayed multiple characters, including Professor Marvel and the gatekeeper of the Emerald City.
Frank Morgan: Professor Marvel, The Gatekeeper, The Carriage Driver, The Guard, The Wizard of Oz. Showing all 48 items.
Frank Morgan began his acting career back in 1916 as a silent film star. His career, which spanned more than 35 years on the silver screen, included roles in more than 100 films. He is most well-known for his role as the man behind the curtain in “The Wizard of Oz” yet he was so much more.
Frank Morgan was an American character actor best known for his career spanning 35 years, mostly as a contract player at MGM, with his most celebrated performance playing the title role in 'The Wizard of Oz'.