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Frank Morgan Biography
Birth Name:Francis Philip Wuppermann
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received two stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to motion pictures and radio
- Was married to Alma Muller from 1914 to his death in 1949, and had one son, George, with her
- After college, Morgan began immersing himself in stage and film productions along with his brother, actor Ralph Morgan
- Studied at Cornell University, where he joined the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
- Best known for playing five different characters in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz," including the title character
- Collected yachts and participated in yacht races, winning a race from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 1947
- Pallbearers at his funeral included actors Clark Gable and Pat O'Brien
Awards
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1935Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1943Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner