<P> Patrick Walshe ( July 26 , 1900 -- December 11 , 1991 ) was an American dwarf character actor and circus performer who specialized portraying animals ( animal impersonating ) . He is best known for playing Nikko , the head of the Winged Monkeys in The Wizard of Oz . He appeared in only a few films , as most of his work was in theater , vaudeville and circus . </P>
who plays nikko in the wizard of oz
Patrick Walshe