Clarence Swensen

ABOUT CLARENCE SWENSEN

Actor who, in 2013, was one of the last seven surviving Munchkins from the iconic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz .

He was born August Clarence Swensen and was raised in Austin, Texas.

He appeared as a preacher in the western musical film, The Terror of Tiny Town, along with many of his fellow Munchkins.

He was not allowed to attend public school until he was nine years-old due to his small size.

He appeared with screen legend Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.