Charlie Becker
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For the Major League Baseball pitcher, see Charlie Becker (baseball).
Karl Becker (November 24, 1887 – December 28, 1968), billed as Charlie Becker, was a German American actor. He was 3'9" in height, and is best known for appearing as the Mayor of Munchkinland in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Billy Bletcher dubbed the Mayor's vocals in the film.[1]
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Charlie Becker | |
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Born | Karl Becker (1887-11-24)November 24, 1887 Muschenheim, Hessen, Germany |
Died | December 28, 1968(1968-12-28) (aged 81) Elk Grove, California, United States |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1926–1939 |
Spouse |
Jessie Kelley
(m. 1940; died 1968) |
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