Person file · Acting
Margaret Hamilton
Born 1902-12-09Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Wizard of Oz at SphereMiss Gulch (archive footage)Remembering Gene WilderSelf (archive photo)To Oz! The Making of a ClassicSelfThe Dark Side of the RainbowMiss Gulch (archive footage)The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of MagicSelf (archive footage)Night of 100 StarsSelfLetters from FrankGrandma MillerThe Making of the Wizard of OzSelfThe Paul Lynde Halloween SpecialWicked WitchThe Night StranglerProf. CrabwellJourney Back to OzAunt Em (voice)Hollywood: The Dream FactorySelf (archive footage)Brewster McCloudDaphne HeapThe Anderson TapesMiss KalerAngel in My PocketRhodaRosie!MaeGhostbreakersIvy RumsonThe DaydreamerMrs. KlopplebobblerThe World of Abbott and CostelloAunt Huddy in Comin' Round The Mountain (archive footage)Paradise AlleyMrs. Nicholson13 GhostsElaine ZacharidesThe BatLizzie AllenThe Christmas TreeMiss FinchOn Borrowed TimeDemetria Riffle