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Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch in a stone-walled room from The Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz (1939) Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion run arm in arm through a field of poppies in The Wizard of Oz. Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Judy Garland as Dorothy, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, and Jack Haley as the Tin Man stand together on the Yellow Brick Road in a forest scene from The Wizard of Oz.
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Ray Bolger

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Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch in a stone-walled room from The Wizard of Oz.
scene from The Wizard of Oz (From left) the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Dorothy (Judy Garland), and the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) in The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Ray Bolger was an American actor, singer, and dancer best known for his role as the Scarecrow in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. He was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and began his career in vaudeville before moving to Broadway.

Bolger's performance as the Scarecrow, a character seeking a brain, is iconic. He brought a unique blend of physical comedy and heartfelt sincerity to the role, making the Scarecrow a beloved figure in cinematic history. His other notable stage roles include productions like Life Begins at 8:40 and Where's Charley?.12

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