Morgan, Frank, 1890-1949

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Name (Latin)
Morgan, Frank, 1890-1949
Other forms of name
Wupperman, Francis, 1890-1949
Date of birth
1890-06-01
Date of death
1949-09-18
Occupation
Actors
Motion picture actors and actresses
Gender
male
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
Wikidata: Q200514
Library of congress: n 85376787
HAI10: 000202002
Sources of Information
  • Broadway melody of 1940 [MP] 1940:credits (cast, Frank Morgan)
  • International film necrology, 1981(Frank Morgan; b. 6/1/1890 in New York City d. 9/18/1949; actor)
  • Halliwell's filmgoer's companion, 1988:(Morgan, Frank, 1890-1949, real name Francis Wupperman)
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Wikipedia description:

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. He was also briefly billed early in his career as Frank Wupperman and Francis Morgan. He is best-known for his multiple roles, including Professor Marvel and the title role of The Wizard in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer classic The Wizard of Oz.

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