Frank Morgan

Birth Name:

Francis Philip Wuppermann

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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