Margaret Hamilton
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
ActingBirthday
December 9, 1902Deathday
May 16, 1985Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
83Place of birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USAAlso known as
Margaret Brainard HamiltonCast credits
The Anderson Tapes
Miss KalerThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mrs. HarperThe Sin of Harold Diddlebock
FloraThe Red Pony
TeacherThe Night Strangler
Prof. CrabwellBabes in Arms
Martha SteeleBrewster McCloud
Daphne HeapComin' Round the Mountain
Aunt HuddyA Slight Case of Murder
Mrs. CagleThe Invisible Woman
Mrs. JacksonMy Little Chickadee
Mrs. Gideon13 Ghosts
Elaine ZacharidesGuest in the House
HildaNothing Sacred
Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore LadySaratoga
Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining carYou Only Live Once
HesterThe Villain Still Pursued Her
Mrs. WilsonAnother Language
Helen HallamThese Three
AgathaBroadway Bill
EdnaAngels Wash Their Faces
Miss Hannaberry