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An adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it was primarily directed by Victor Fleming, who left production to take over the troubled Gone with the Wind. It stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton.
Frank Morgan. Francis Phillip Wuppermann (June 1, 1890 - September 18, 1949), born Francis Wupperman, was the actor who portrayed several related roles in MGM 's 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. These roles included Professor Marvel, the Doorman, Cabby, Guard, and, most notably, the Wizard of Oz . In the gossip columns that reported on the Oz ...
Frank Morgan was one of the foremost character actors from the early days of movies. He appeared in over 100 films, starting in the Silent era and his best known performance was in 'The Wizard of Oz' in 1939 when he played five different roles including the eponymous Wizard. Morgan received two Academy Award nominations, one for Best Actor for ...
Frank Morgan died on September 18, 1949 in Beverly Hills, California at age 59. He was married to Alma Muller in 1914 and they had one child, George Morgan (who died in January 2003). Frank Morgan has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street.
Frank Morgan. Highest Rated: 100% The Mortal Storm (1940) Lowest Rated: 14% Any Number Can Play (1949) Birthday: Jun 1, 1890. Birthplace: New York, New York, USA. "Pay no attention to that man ...
The Wizard of Oz: Directed by Victor Fleming, King Vidor. With Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr. Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.
Frank Morgan went on to accumulate impressive stage credits in New York. With his debonair good looks and theatrical background, Morgan was a natural to transition into silent films in 1916. With the introduction of “talkies,” Morgan continued to build a steady film career that even included a 1934 Academy Award nomination.
