<P> Raymond Wallace `` Ray '' Bolger ( January 10 , 1904 -- January 15 , 1987 ) was an American actor , singer , and dancer ( particularly of tap ) of vaudeville , stage ( particularly musical theatre ) and screen , who started in the silent film era . He is best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in what is widely considered among the best films of all time , MGM 's The Wizard of Oz . He was also the host of his own television show , The Ray Bolger Show . </P>
<P> Raymond Wallace `` Ray '' Bolger ( January 10 , 1904 -- January 15 , 1987 ) was an American actor , singer , and dancer ( particularly of tap ) of vaudeville , stage ( particularly musical theatre ) and screen , who started in the silent film era . He is best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in what is widely considered among the best films of all time , MGM 's The Wizard of Oz . He was also the host of his own television show , The Ray Bolger Show . </P>
actor who played scarecrow in wizard of oz
actor who played scarecrow in wizard of oz
Raymond Wallace `` Ray '' Bolger
Raymond Wallace `` Ray '' Bolger