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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 [1] mostly as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Frank Morgan (December 23, 1933 – December 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist with a career spanning more than 50 years. [1] He mainly played alto saxophone but also played soprano saxophone . He was known as a Charlie Parker successor who primarily played bebop and ballads.
In addition to starring as the "wonderful" Wizard of Oz who flies Dorothy home in a hot air balloon, Frank Morgan played the Wizard's gatekeeper, the carriage driver, and Professor Marvel in Oz ...
The review by AllMusic's Al Campbell said: "saxophonist Frank Morgan continues to illuminate the Charlie Parker style of bebop he's been playing since the mid-'50s ... Morgan is featured on alto saxophone throughout, accompanied by an excellent trio of jazz stalwarts who have frequently collaborated over the years ...
Frank Morgan was a jazz saxophonist who got addicted to heroin and resorted to theft and cons in order to feed his addiction. As a result he spent a large portion of his life in prisons such as San Quentin. The film looks at Morgan's life via his archived footage and concert performances and through interviews with Morgan and the people who ...
Easy Living is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2] [3] It was Morgan's first album released under his leadership in 30 years following his recording debut in 1955. [4]
Major Changes is a 1987 album by Frank Morgan with the McCoy Tyner Trio released on the Contemporary label. It was recorded in April 1987 and features performances by Morgan and Tyner with Avery Sharpe and Louis Hayes.
Frank founder accused of defrauding JPMorgan says government's scheduling request puts her at disadvantage ... after signing a $2-million bond to remain free on charges that she duped J.P. Morgan ...