The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Wicked Character Profile

About The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Deceptive ruler of Oz who grants wishes through illusion and oppresses Animals.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Illusion, Political control, Propaganda, Deception, Sorcery

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 10/10

Affiliations

• Oz universe

Quick Facts about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Occupation

inventor, adviser, magician

Nationality

[[Americans

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz's Known Relations

• Elphaba — Child

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz appears in 3 titles

• Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) — character page
• Wicked (2024)
• Wicked: For Good (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Jeff Goldblum

Appears in

Wicked (2024)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Alliance Political Ally — Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh)

  Morrible works directly with the Wizard to advance his regime.

  Morrible witnesses the meeting with the Wizard and rejoices with him when the winged monkeys can be used as spies.

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Conflict Deceiver — Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo)

  The Wizard exploits Elphaba's powers while presenting himself as a benevolent ruler.

  Elphaba realizes that the Wizard is fraudulent, lacks real magic, and used her to subjugate the Animals further.

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