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Ralph Morgan

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American actor (1883–1956)
For other people named Ralph Morgan, seeRalph Morgan (disambiguation).

Ralph Morgan
Morgan in 1934
Born
Raphael Kuhner Wuppermann

(1883-07-06)July 6, 1883
DiedJune 11, 1956(1956-06-11) (aged 72)
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University
OccupationActor
Years active1908–1953
SpouseGrace Arnold (born Georgiana Louise Iverson)
ChildrenClaudia Morgan
RelativesFrank Morgan (brother)
President of theScreen Actors Guild
In office
1938–1940
Preceded byRobert Montgomery
Succeeded byEdward Arnold
In office
1933–1933
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byEddie Cantor
Acting President of theActors' Equity Association
In office
June 17, 1924 – August 12, 1924
Preceded byJohn Emerson
Succeeded byJohn Emerson

Raphael Kuhner Wuppermann (July 6, 1883 – June 11, 1956), known professionally asRalph Morgan, was aHollywood stage and film character actor, and union activist. He was a brother of actorFrank Morgan as well as the father of actressClaudia Morgan.

Early life

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Morgan attendedTrinity School, Riverview Military Academy[1] and graduated fromColumbia University with a law degree. However, after almost two years' practicing, he abandoned the world ofjurisprudence[2] for the vocation ofjourneyman actor, having already appeared in Columbia's annualVarsity Show. In 1905, billed as Raphael Kuhner Wupperman, he appeared inThe Khan of Kathan, that year's variety show.[3]

Career

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His first role on the stage came inThe Bachelor in 1909 and, in 1913, he joined theSummer stock cast atDenver'sElitch Theatre.[4] Later he played John Marvin in the 1918 hit play,Lightnin' . Morgan made his debut in silent films in 1915, appearing in several productions made on the East Coast. In the early talkie era, he played such leading roles in such productions asStrange Interlude in 1932 andRasputin and the Empress also in 1932.

"I have great faith in the sense of justice inherent in my fellow player. I believe he wants to and will fight to correct any injustice so long as he feels confident that this fight will be waged cleanly and in keeping with the high calling of his profession."[5]

Ralph Morgan on the Screen Actors Guild and the professional etiquette between fellow thespians

A member of Equity in his younger days, Morgan was a founding member of theScreen Actors Guild. He would serve as its president twice.[6]

One of his roles was in the 1942 serialGang Busters, in which he played a brilliant surgeon turned master criminal. Morgan later worked in both radio and television, frequently in religious dramas filmed forFamily Theater.

Recognition

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Morgan has a star in the Motion Pictures section of theHollywood Walk of Fame at 1617 Vine Street. It was dedicated February 8, 1960. The Screen Actors Guild honored Morgan by naming an award after him that is awarded by the L.A. Local Honors and Tributes Committee each year, with the inscription stating, "Devotion to the cause of actors, courage to fight for the right and sacrifice of self for others."[7][8]

Personal life and death

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Morgan died on June 11, 1956, aged 72, of a lung ailment.[9][1]

Selected filmography

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Morgan inThe Monster Maker (1944)

References

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  1. ^ab"Ralph Morgan, Veteran Actor, Dies At Age 72". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. June 12, 1956. RetrievedMarch 24, 2016.
  2. ^Henderson, Jessie (January 22, 1933)."True Actors Can't Quit Job, Says Morgan".The Ogden Standard-Examiner. Utah, Ogden. The Ogden Standard-Examiner. p. 26. RetrievedMarch 23, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^"The Columbia Show".New-York Tribune. New York, New York City. The New York Tribune. March 14, 1905. p. 7. RetrievedMarch 23, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^Lawrence., Dier, Caroline (1932).The Lady of the Gardens, Mary Elitch Long. Hollycrofters, Inc. p. 124.OCLC 610573509.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^"Ralph Morgan's portrait at the SAG-AFTRA".
  6. ^"Ralph Morgan | SAG-AFTRA".www.sagaftra.org.
  7. ^"Frank Morgan".Hollywood Walk of Fame. RetrievedMarch 24, 2016.
  8. ^"Recognizing Service: The Ralph Morgan Award".
  9. ^"RALPH MORGAN, 72, ACTOR, DIES HERE; Stage and Screen Performer Was Seen in 'Rasputin' Film and in 'Strange Interlude'".The New York Times. June 13, 1956.

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