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Ray Bolger Biography
Birth Name:Raymond Wallace Bulcao
Birth Place:Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1998, he received a golden star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars
- Was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1980
- Started out in entertainment by performing as a vaudeville dancer
- Was best known for his role as the Scarecrow in the film "The Wizard of Oz․"
- Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in the original 1971 version of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory․"
- During World War II, he toured with United Service Organization shows
- Made his Broadway debut in the 1926 musical "The Merry World․"
- In 1936, he performed in the Broadway comedy "On Your Toes․"
Awards
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Special: nominated