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Morgan Wallace

Morgan Wallace (born Maier Weill, July 26, 1881 – December 12, 1953) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1914 and 1946, including W.C. Fields' It's a Gift (1934) where he persistently asks Fields for some "Kumquats". He supported Fields again in My Little Chickadee (1940).

Born in Lompoc, California, Wallace was the son of Isidore and Hannah Weill. He attended the University of California.

In 1918, Wallace acted with and managed the Morgan Wallace Players in the Grand Theater in Sioux City, Iowa, and in 1927, the troupe performed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 1922, he acted in a production of Lawful Larceny at the Savoy Theatre in London, England.

Wallace's Broadway credits included Loco (1946), Congratulations (1929), Women Go On Forever (1927), Ballyhoo (1927), Gentle Grafters (1926), The Stork (1925), The Law Breaker (1922), Nature's Nobleman (1921), The Tavern (1920), The Acquittal (1920), The Widow's Might (1909), and Romeo and Juliet (1904).

In the 1930s Wallace helped found the Screen Actors Guild. He was SAG member #3.[citation needed]

He died in December 12, 1953 at the age of 72 in Tarzana, California. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.[citation needed]

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