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Ralph Morgan

📅 1883–1956 (Died at age 73)

Full Name: Raphael Kuhner Wuppermann

Stage Name: Ralph Morgan

Born: July 6, 1883 – New York City, New York, USA

Died: June 11, 1956 – New York City, New York, USA

IMDb Profile: Ralph Morgan on IMDb ↗

🎬 Movies featuring Ralph Morgan:

Trocadero

Trocadero

1944 · 01:08:27

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The Monster Maker

The Monster Maker

1944 · 01:02:16

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Shadows Over Shanghai

Shadows Over Shanghai

1938 · 01:05:15

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Barefoot Boy

Barefoot Boy

1938 · 00:59:56

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📘 Biography

Ralph Morgan was a distinguished American character actor of stage and screen. He was known for his authoritative presence and ability to portray judges, doctors, and dignified figures, often in supporting roles.

Morgan started his acting career in the theater before transitioning into silent films in the 1910s and eventually talkies. He appeared in over 100 films spanning several decades and became a reliable supporting player in Hollywood productions.

Aside from acting, he played a pivotal role in the film industry’s labor movement. He was one of the founding members and the first president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), helping to establish better working conditions for actors in the studio era.

He was also the older brother of Frank Morgan, best known for playing the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz.

📽️ Full Filmography

Notable appearances by Ralph Morgan include:

  • Strange Interlude (1932) – Played the character Ned Darrell in the adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s play.
  • The Black Room (1935) – Starred alongside Boris Karloff in this gothic thriller.
  • Mad Love (1935) – Appeared in this cult horror classic with Peter Lorre.
  • The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960) – One of his later film roles before retiring.
  • The Man Who Cried Wolf (1937) – Took a central role in this dramatic thriller.

Note: For a full list of appearances, visit Ralph Morgan’s IMDb filmography.