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flag Sidney Kibrick, known for playing “Woim” in 1930s “Our Gang” shorts, died Jan. 3, 2026, at 97.

flag Sidney Kibrick, who played the mischievous character “Woim” in the 1930s “Our Gang” shorts, died on January 3, 2026, at age 97 in Northridge, California. flag Born in 1928 in Minneapolis, he began acting in 1935, appearing in about two dozen “Our Gang” films until 1939. flag Known for his Brooklyn accent and partnership with bully Butch, played by Tommy Bond, he earned $750 a week during the Depression. flag He also starred in films with Shirley Temple and in “Jesse James” and “Flight Lieutenant.” By 15, he left acting, later attending USC and working in real estate. flag He remained fond of his “Our Gang” experience, calling it formative and joyful. flag His final film role was in the 1943 Bowery Boys movie “Keep ‘Em Slugging.” No cause of death was disclosed.

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