Frank Morgan

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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