Jerry Maren
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Jerry Maren (born Gerard Marenghi; January 24, 1920 – May 24, 2018) was an American actor who played a Munchkin member of the Lollipop Guild in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Maren, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jerry Maren Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jerry Maren reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jerry Maren's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Jerry Maren's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bit Players, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jerry Maren Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jerry Maren's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jerry Maren has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Hollywood Shorties | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dahmer vs. Gacy | Mime | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Frankenstein Rising | Manlon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bit Players | Oompa Loompa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Tribute to the Wizard of Oz | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Glorious Technicolor | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | I Married a Munchkin | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Bible According to Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | We're Off to See the Munchkins | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Dreamer of Oz | Mr. Munchkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Spaceballs | Dink (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | House | Little Critter | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | Elf #3 | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Being | Monster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | High School U.S.A. | Robot | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Something Wicked This Way Comes | Demon Small Person (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Under the Rainbow | Hotel Rainbow Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Side Show | Tom Tiny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Americathon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Lord of the Rings | Character Actor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Bad News Bears Go to Japan | Page Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Black Samurai | Janicott's Henchman Shotgun Spiro | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hamburgers | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Little Cigars | Cadillac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bigfoot | Baby Creature | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hello, Dolly! | Little Person (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Planet of the Apes | Child Ape (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Superman and the Mole Men | Mole-Man (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | That's the Spirit | Midget (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great John L. | Midget | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Midget (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Fingers at the Window | Small Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Maisie Was a Lady | Midget (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | At the Circus | Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Lollipop Guild Member (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tiny Troubles | Light Fingered Lester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Terror of Tiny Town | Townsperson | Flop | Similar → |
Jerry Maren - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jerry Maren?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Maren is "Bit Players" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jerry Maren acted in?
Jerry Maren has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jerry Maren?
Other notable films include "Frankenstein Rising", "Side Show", and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic".