US Edition‘The Wizard of Oz’ Actor Dead at 94; Was One of Last Surviving Cast Members
Elaine Merk Binder was among eight children in the Munchkin ensemble and later became a computer consultant, marking the end of a direct link to the 1939 film.
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One of the last surviving actors in “The Wizard of Oz” is dead at age 94.
‘Wizard of Oz’ Munchkin Elaine Merk Binder dead at 94
One of the last remaining Munchkin characters from the 1939 MGM classic “Wizard of Oz” has died. Elaine Merk Binder, who performed as one of the film’s merry little people when she was 8 years old, was 94, according to Variety. Binder’s IMDB page states the Colorado native died Sunday in Los Angeles, but lists no cause of death. In addition to her uncredited big screen role alongside Judy Garland and Ray Bolger, she reportedly had experience on …
Elaine Merk Binder, One Of The Last Surviving Munchkins From 'The Wizard Of Oz', Dies At 94
Elaine Merk Binder, one of the final surviving actors who played a Munchkin in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, has passed away at age 94. Her daughter, Annette Phillips, confirmed the news, marking the end of a life closely tied to one of Hollywood’s most enduring films. For many, the name Elaine Merk Binder brings back memories of a movie that continues to enchant audiences more than eight decades after its release. Binder’s story is especia…
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