Margaret Hamilton
Personal Info
Acting
December 8, 1902 (82 years old)
May 15, 1985
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Also Known As
Margaret Brainard Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. A former schoolteacher, she worked as a character actor in films for seven years before she was offered the role that defined her public image.
In later years, Hamilton made frequent cameo appearances on television sitcoms and commercials. She also gained recognition for her work as an advocate of causes designed to benefit children and animals, and retained a lifelong commitment to public education.
Known For
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
2000
as Miss Gulch (archive footage)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Nurse
1981
as Mrs. Evers
Letters from Frank
1979
as Grandma Miller
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
1979
as Self
Lou Grant
1977
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
1976
as Wicked Witch
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
1973
as Mrs. Eddels
The Night Strangler
1973
as Prof. Crabwell
Journey Back to Oz
1972
as Aunt Em (voice)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
The Anderson Tapes
1971
as Miss Kaler
Brewster McCloud
1970
as Daphne Heap
The Partridge Family
1970
as Clara Kincaid
Sesame Street
1969
as The Wicked Witch
Angel in My Pocket
1969
as Rhoda
Rosie!
1967
as Mae
Ghostbreakers
1967
as Ivy Rumson
The Daydreamer
1966
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler