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Meinhardt Raabe

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The Resume

    (September 2, 1915-April 9, 2010)
    Born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
    Portrayed the Munchkin coroner in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)
    Wrote 'Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road' (2005)
    Height: 4'7

Why he might be annoying:

    He originally planned to be an accountant before being told by one firm, 'You don't belong here. You belong in a carnival.'
    His lines were redubbed with the sped-up voice of another actor.
    He was an Oscar Mayer spokesperson as 'Little Oscar.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    During World War II, he joined the Civilian Air Patrol and became the shortest licensed pilot in the nation.
    He was married to his wife, Margaret Marie, for 50 years until her death in a car accident.
    He continued appearing at Wizard of Oz conventions and events into his 90s, including the unveiling of a star for the Munchkins on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2007).

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 240 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 24.00% Annoying