Margaret Hamilton
Known for ActingBorn 1902-12-09 — died 1985-05-16Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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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.
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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 Wizard of Oz
1939 · as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
13 Ghosts
1960 · as Elaine Zacharides
Driftwood
1947 · as Essie
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943 · as Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · as Self
The Night Strangler
1973 · as Prof. Crabwell
The Anderson Tapes
1971 · as Miss Kaler
People Will Talk
1951 · as Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938 · as Mrs. Harper
Twin Beds
1942 · as Norah
Brewster McCloud
1971 · as Daphne Heap
State of the Union
1948 · as Norah
Babes in Arms
1939 · as Martha Steele
Ghostbreakers
1967 · as Ivy Rumson
The Villain Still Pursued Her
1940 · as Mrs. Wilson
The Red Pony
1949 · as Teacher
The Invisible Woman
1940 · as Mrs. Jackson
You Only Live Once
1937 · as Hester