Nipsey Russell’s role in 1978’s “The Wiz”

TIN MAN

This character famously longs for a heart in the Oz story but gets a shiny upgrade in the 1978 musical—played by a comedian known for his quick wit and rhymes.

Nipsey Russell played the Tin Man in the 1978 musical film The Wiz, a funky retelling of The Wizard of Oz with an all-Black cast. The clue directly references his iconic role, so if you know the movie or Russell’s work, "Tin Man" is the obvious answer. No wordplay here—just a straightforward connection between the actor and his character.