Frank Morgan's Grave: The Forgotten Star of Oz Frank Morgan's face is forever etched in the minds of moviegoers as Professor Marvel, the eccentric fortune teller who sets Dorothy on her journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
Yet, despite his iconic role in one of cinema's most beloved classics, Morgan remains a relatively forgotten figure in popular culture.
The Forgotten Star of Oz: Frank Morgan's Early Life Born Francis Phillip Wuppermann on June 1, 1890, in Kansas City, Missouri, Morgan grew up in a family with modest means.