Raymond Wallace Bolger (/ ˈboʊldʒər /; [2] January 10, 1904 – January 15, 1987) [3] was an American actor, dancer, singer, vaudevillian, and stage performer (particularly musical theater) …

Ray Bolger. Actor: The Wizard of Oz. Ray Bolger was born Raymond Wallace Bolger in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Anne C. (Wallace) and James Edward Bolger, both Irish …

Ray Bolger (January 10, 1904 - January 15, 1987), full name Raymond Wallace Bulcao, was an actor who played the Scarecrow and Hunk the Farmhand in MGM's film The Wizard of Oz …

Ray Bolger Biography and Movie Career Ray Bolger (1904–1987) was an American actor, singer, and dancer best known as the beloved Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Born in Boston …

Sep 27, 2025 · Ray Bolger, the Scarecrow in 'The Wizard of Oz', had a career spanning vaudeville, Broadway, film & TV. Here, 23 fascinating facts about his life.

Ray Bolger began his career in vaudeville. He was half of a team called "Sanford and Bolger" and also did numerous Broadway shows on his own. He, like Gene Kelly, was a song-and-dance …

Ray Bolger began his career in vaudeville. He was half of a team called 'Sanford and Bolger' and also did numerous Broadway shows on his own. He, like Gene Ke

Ray Bolger: A Versatile American Performer Early Life and Career: From Dancing to Broadway Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, on January 10, 1904, Ray Bolger was the son of James …

Ray Bolger Bolger in 1942 Born Raymond Wallace Bolger[1] (1904-01-10) January 10, 1904 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Died January 15, 1987 (1987-01-15) (aged 83) Los Angeles, …

Jan 16, 1987 · Ray Bolger, the angular, disjointed hoofer whose crackling voice and lilting smile made him a favorite of film fans and theatergoers for nearly 60 years, died Thursday.