Frank Morgan

actor (1890-1949)

Frank Morgan was an American character actor who had a prolific career in Hollywood, appearing in numerous films starting in the silent era and throughout the 1930s and 1940s. He is best known for his iconic role as the Wizard in the classic MGM movie The Wizard of Oz.

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About the Frank Morgan

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 mostly as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with his most celebrated performance playing the title role of The Wizard in the MGM movie The Wizard of Oz (1939). He was also briefly billed early in his career as Frank Wupperman and Francis Morgan.

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Frank Morgan was born on June 1, 1890.

Frank Morgan’s birth name was Francis Phillip Wuppermann.

Frank Morgan had a long acting career that spanned 35 years.

Frank Morgan’s most celebrated performance was playing the title role of The Wizard in the MGM movie The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Early in his career, Frank Morgan was briefly billed as Frank Wupperman and Francis Morgan.

Frank Morgan was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films during the silent era and sound film era.

Frank Morgan was a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) for most of his career.