Actress Who Famously Played an Adorable 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin Dies at 94

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• Actress Who Famously Played an Adorable 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin Dies at 94</p>

<p>Will SayreSeptember 22, 2025 at 4:48 AM</p>

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<p>Who were you favorite characters from The Wizard of Oz?</p>

<p>Elaine Merk Binder, who portrayed one of the lovable munchkins in the legendary film, died on Sunday, September 21, TMZ reports. She was 94.</p>

<p>Binder's daughter, Annette Phillips, confirmed the death to TMZ. The cause of death is unclear.</p>

<p>As the outlet noted, most of the actors who played munchkins in the 1939 movie have died, with Binder having been one of the last few who were still alive.</p>

<p>Binder had auditioned for The Wizard of Oz in 1938 and was one of 8 munchkins who dance and sing in the movie. She turned 8 years old while filming on the MGM lot.</p>

<p>In the film, just before the cast launches into the famed song "You're Off to See the Wizard," Binder can be spotted as one of the dancers in a pavilion at the rear, wearing a dark green dress and hat, as TMZ noted.</p>

<p>Starring Judy Garland and other Hollywood legends, The Wizard of Oz was released more than 85 years ago and was a major influence on filmmakers such as David Lynch, who died earlier this year at age 78.</p>

<p>As the year 2025 trucks on, the movie is still very much making its mark on society in a remarkable and unique way: It's currently screening at the Sphere in Las Vegas for $200 a ticket.</p>

<p>According to a report published earlier this month, Oz will will push James Dolan's coveted Sin City venue to $500 million in gross profits next year. The Hollywood Reporter published the findings on September 8.</p>

<p>Wolfe Research analyst Peter Supino forecasts that the Sphere may be "The world's most profitable venue," and that the stunning success of The Wizard of Oz — for which hundreds of thousands of tickets have already been sold — will likely kickstart a years-long process to adapt more titles, THR reports.</p>

<p>This story was originally reported by Parade on Sep 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.</p>

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