One of the most underrated actors of the 20th century.
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bj_arni — 20 years ago(January 18, 2006 03:22 AM)
A really great actor.
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classicmoviecomedy — 19 years ago(July 04, 2006 08:56 AM)
Yes, he was good in the Disney movies, but check out his earlier work where he really had a chance to shine, like THE CHIEF (1933). He was also good in Jerry Lewis' CINDERFELLA.
He was also a brilliant dramatic actor as well. He played in THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (1965), and gave perhaps his best performance in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (1959).
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mitcherz — 19 years ago(July 11, 2006 07:07 PM)
I laugh everytime I see him in Mary Poppins. He played that character so well, and had a very infectious laugh. He seems like a very good man, and looks like he was a very fun person to be around.
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herbsuperb — 16 years ago(September 11, 2009 08:01 PM)
I'm not quite sure what the OP means by "Underrated". I've almost never heard somebody say "I don't like Ed Wynn". Everybody who knows his work LOVES it. Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, and Babes in Toyland are to this day some of my favorite movies in LARGE part because of his contribution. The man is a marvelous actor.
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vinidici — 11 years ago(April 05, 2015 08:38 PM)
Yes, I agree Wynn would have been fine as the Wizard, but as it turned out Frank Morgan was perfect in the movie, showcasing his talents in multiple roles.
THE WIZARD OF OZ was Morgan's one shining moment of glory, and I wouldn't take that away from him for anything.