Eddy, Nelson b. June 29, 1901 d. March 6, 1967 Singer and Actor. He is best remembered for his partnership with singer/actress Jeannette MacDonald in a series of movies during the 1930s. Born Nelson Ackerman Eddy and named for his paternal grandfather, he was the only child of an impoverished family. His father, Bill Eddy, was a drummer who performed in many bands, and a singer who performed in church choirs. His mother, Isabel Kendrick, was a southern belle born in...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Garden of Legends (formerly Section 8), lot 89
MacDonald, Jeanette b. June 18, 1903 d. January 14, 1965 Actress and Singer. She is best remembered for her partnership with singer Nelson Eddy in a series of movies during the 1930s. A talented lyrical soprano, she had a wide vocal range, E above high C, close to three octaves. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Daniel and Anne MacDonald, she first became a dancer and turned to singing when she landed a choice role in a Broadway musical. She quickly rose in the public's...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Freedom Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Heritage. Make an immediate right. The Sanctuary of Heritage is two
Morgan (Wuppermann), Frank (Francis Philip) b. June 1, 1890 d. September 18, 1949 Actor. One of the most beloved character actors in Hollywood history, best known for playing five roles in the MGM film classic "The Wizard of Oz." He was born Francis Phillip Wuppermann on June 1, 1890 in New York City, one of 11 children of a prosperous businessman. His family manufactured and distributed Angostura Bitters. Taking the stage name "Morgan" he followed his older brother Ralph into show business in 1914, first on the Broadway stage and then into movies. His first film was "The...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons) Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 168, Lot 14447
b. June 29, 1901 d. March 6, 1967