Munchkin actor Jerry Maren has died

examiner.com ^ | february 29, 2016

[lowbridge]

The last surviving Oz munchkin, Jerry Maren, hasdied at the age of 96. Mr. Maren is best known as one of the Lollipop Guild in the classic 1939 movie version of “The Wizard of Oz.” But his career lasted long enough for him to have also appeared on TV’s “Seinfeld.”

Born Gerald Marenghi on January 24, 1920, Maren’s appearance in “The Wizard of Oz” resulted in a movie career that included the Our Gang comedy “Tiny Troubles,” The Marx Brothers feature “At the Circus,” and the notorious all-midget western “Terror of Tiny Town.” He would often appear in bit parts, but always resonated and did what he could with each role.

[BRL]

I wish marco and trump would comment on this. Probably be a barrel of laughs

[Spacetrucker]

Sad, though expected I suppose. The original Wizard Of Oz was and still is a very cherished childhood memory for me in many different ways. My wife didn’t understand until I told her this was the movie I was watching the last time I spent time with my grandparents.

[Flick Lives]

He would often appear in bit parts, but always resonated and did what he could with each role.

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Bit parts!? A short joke!

[Samwell Tarly]

You MUST watch The Terror of Tiny Town if you have not already.

[jmacusa]

Is he merely dead or is he most sincerely dead?

[Yogafist]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pehsws6QYEo

[DiogenesLamp]

Rest in Peace.

[GreenHornet]

You MUST watch The Terror of Tiny Town if you have not already.

It's the Citizen Kane of all-midget western movies.

[ScottinVA]

Sad to hear as the very last surviving cast member of “Wizard” has left the scene. The end of an era. RIP, Mr. Maren.

[M1911A1]

I believe this leaves Rubio as the only surviving munchkin.

[wally_bert]

It seemed back in the 70s and 80s, that movie would be on when my grandparents would visit for a few days.

I had no desire to see it then or now. There would be better things on or to do but no dice.

[peggybac]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[windcliff]

lol

[ClearCase_guy]

RIP

[Mears]

Are you The Grinch? :-)

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[rockinqsranch]

R.I.P. Mr. Maren, and thanks for the memories.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[Ciexyz]

RIP.

[Dante3]

RIP

The Wizard of Oz is a great film.