Francis Philip Wuppermann
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | Jun 1, 1890 New York City, NY |
| Died | Sep 18, 1949 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles |
| Age | Died at 59 |
| Final Resting PlaceGreen-Wood Cemetery | |
Frank Morgan | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1914-1949 |
| Top Roles | Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz / The Gatekeeper / The Carriage Driver / The Guard, Hugo Matuschek, G.P. Bentley, Judge Cotton, Gov. Gaspar d'Annard |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Musical, Adventure, Biographical |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Show Business, Pre-Code Cinema |
| Top Collaborators | Robert Z. Leonard (Director), Arthur Freed (Producer), Hunt Stromberg (Producer), Bernard H. Hyman (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Marilyn Monroe, Harold Hecht, Robert Newton see more.. |
Frank Morgan Overview:
Legendary character actor, Frank Morgan, was born Francis Philip Wuppermann on Jun 1, 1890 in New York City, NY. Morgan died at the age of 59 on Sep 18, 1949 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and was laid to rest in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County, NY.
HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Morgan was nominated for two Oscars, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1934 | Best Actor | The Affairs of Cellini (1934) | Allesandro, Duke of Florence | Nominated |
| 1942 | Best Supporting Actor | Tortilla Flat (1942) | The Pirate | Nominated |
He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Radio.
BlogHub Articles:
Classic Movie Travels:
By Annette Bochenek on Mar 6, 2025 From Classic Movie Hub BlogClassic Movie Travels: Francis Phillip Wuppermann was born on June 1, 1890, in New York, New York, to Josephine Wright and George Diogracia Wuppermann. His father was born in Venezuela and of Spanish and German descent, while his mother was born in the United States a... Read full article
By Michele on Feb 16, 2013 From Timeless Hollywood
To me was one of the most amazing character actors in Hollywood.? Before my passion for old classic films I just knew him for one movie, The Wizard of Oz (1939).? His career spanned 33 years from 1916 until his death in 1949.? He was also an Oscar Nominee for the film The Affairs of Cel... Read full article
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Frank Morgan Quotes:
Uncle Sid: Well, maybe so. But today it might interfere with your social life.
Prof. Eustace Appleby: But I didn't mean to do it, Dimples. Don't you see?
Dimples: You broke your promise to me!
Prof. Eustace Appleby: But the man swore to me. He gave me his word.
Dimples: You told me you wouldn't steal anymore! You said you were gonna be honest!
Prof. Eustace Appleby: But I didn't take that watch for myself, I - well, uh, I - I guess I'm not much good to you. Maybe you'd be better off without me.
Allen Drew: You've done an excellent job.
Prof. Eustace Appleby: Yes, and know I'll need ninety-five dollars for advertising.
Allen Drew: As long as you're paying the bills, I think it'd save time if you handled all the money.
Prof. Eustace Appleby: Oh.
Allen Drew: Here it is, about eight hundred dollars. It's all the cash I have left and just enough to finance the rest of the production.
Prof. Eustace Appleby: Uh, all right. You, uh, trust me with all this?
Allen Drew: Yes, of course.
Prof. Eustace Appleby: Well, thank you very much, Allen, for your faith in me. I'll, uh, handle this money just as though it were my own.
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