Kurt Raymond

Kurt Raymond has Oz flowing in his veins. For the last 17 years, he has been known as the world's leading "Master Oz Impressionist", specializing in Margaret Hamilton's portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz". His Ozzy illustrations have appeared in the recipe collection, Cooking In Oz, and in other Oz-related books, media publications, and posters. In addition to the character of the 'Wicked Witch', Kurt has portrayed numerous Oz characters in television, film, the stage, theme parks, and voicing books-on-tape adaptations of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. He is currently featured on the 2009 70th Anniversary edition of the "Wizard of Oz" DVD. He appears in the documentary/featurette "Because of the Wonderful Things He Does, The Legacy Of Oz" for his contribution to the everlasting legacy of the film. Kurt often performs double duty on the professional stage as both entertainer and technical advisor.