Ray Bolger

Birth Name:

Raymond Wallace Bulcao

Birth Place:

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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․"
During World War II, he toured with United Service Organization shows
In 1936, he performed in the Broadway comedy "On Your Toes․"
Made his Broadway debut in the 1926 musical "The Merry World․"
Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in the original 1971 version of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory․"

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

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