Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. 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.

Answer this question: who played flying monkeys in wizard of oz?
The relevant information is: He is best known for playing Nikko, the head of the Winged Monkeys in The Wizard of Oz.
So, the final answer is Patrick Walshe.