Who played the monkeys in The Wizard of Oz?

Answer 1

Well, honey, in The Wizard of Oz, the monkeys were actually played by actors in costumes, not real monkeys. The actors inside those furry suits were known as the "Winged Monkeys" and were primarily portrayed by stuntmen and extras. So, no need to go bananas trying to find out who played them, it was all about the costumes and movie magic.

Answer 2

Oh, dude, the monkeys in The Wizard of Oz were played by a bunch of actors wearing costumes and makeup, not actual monkeys. I mean, can you imagine trying to get real monkeys to hit their marks and deliver lines? That would be a total disaster, like, worse than a banana shortage at the zoo.

Answer 3

In the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," the monkeys were portrayed by actors in costumes and makeup, rather than being played by actual monkeys. The actors who played the monkeys were primarily stuntmen and background performers, as well as some dancers and acrobats. The monkeys' movements were choreographed to create the illusion of flying and interacting with the main characters.

Answer 4

Pat Walshe [July 26, 1900-December 11, 1991] played Nikko, the Leader of the Winged Monkeys. The monkeys under Nikko's command were played by Buster Brodie [October 11, 1885-April 9, 1948], Harry Cogg [b. August 2, 1890], Sid Dawson, Sig Frohlich [June 25, 1908-September 30, 2005], Abraham Mirkin, Harry Monty [March 14, 1902-December 28, 1999], Lee Murray [August 21, 1905-January 20, 1969], George Noisom [February 14, 1915-December 31, 2005], Jack Paul[June 8, 1899-August 13, 1989], and Daniel Windsor.

Answer 5

Pat Walshe [July 26, 1900-December 11, 1991] played the head monkey in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. Afterwards, he had two uncredited roles in two other films. One was as the character A. Hatfield, in Roseanna McCoy, in 1949. The other was as the character Pat, in Panic in the Streets, in 1950. In addition to outright acting roles, Walshe was a stuntman, and an animal impersonator.

Answer 6

The head monkey has no name in the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919]. But he has a name in the beloved 1939 film version. In the film, he's named Nikko.

Answer 7

Enslaved peoples are what the Winged Monkeys symbolize in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) told the story of the Winged Monkeys within the story of Dorothy Gale's adventures in Oz. He revealed that the Monkeys once were free people. But Gayelette, the powerful Sorceress of the North, enslaved them by making them subject to carrying out the commands of whomsoever wore the Golden Cap of their servitude.

Answer 8

The winged monkeys in 'The Wizard of Oz' were called exactly that, Winged Monkeys. According to the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, they were monkeys who had wings and therefore could fly. The flying monkeys were controlled by a Gold Cap, which fell into the hands of the Wicked Witch of the West. They were released from her control by fulfilling the third out of three wishes that they were required to carry out for the wearer of the Cap. Dorothy Gale retrieved the Cap from the Witch's cupboard, and gave it to Glinda the Good Witch. Glinda made three requests of the monkeys, and then gave them the Cap and their freedom.

Answer 9

The lead monkey has no name in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz" by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919).

Specifically, the head monkey is referred to just as the leader of the Winged Monkeys. Neither is a name given during the beloved 1939 film version of the book. But the credits identify him as Nikko.