Production 1060: Frank Morgan by ric Gustafson
Actor Frank Morgan was born Francis Phillip Wupperman on June 1 1890. He was the youngest of 11 children. He attended Cornell University but dropped out. His brother Ralph suggested he try acting. Morgan started on Broadway in 1914 with ' A Woman Killed With Kindness'. When he moved to Hollywood, he worked steadily in film and radio. After his first Oscar nomination, MGM noticed him. He was offered the role of the Wizard and Professor Marvel. Morgan also played the gatekeeper, a guard and the carriage driver. After Oz, Morgan was in several films.
Frank Morgan passed away on Sept 18 1949 from a heart attack.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz' by American Media Inc
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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