Margaret Hamilton
ActingBorn Dec 9, 1902 in Cleveland, Ohio, USADied May 16, 1985
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
Sesame Street
7.11969TV Show
The Partridge Family
6.81970TV Show
Studio One
5.41948TV Show
Gunsmoke
6.71955TV Show
Lou Grant
7.41977TV Show
The Addams Family
8.01964TV Show
The Wizard of Oz
7.61939Movie
The Patty Duke Show
6.21963TV Show
Startime
6.81959TV Show
Lux Video Theatre
6.71950TV Show
Here's Boomer
6.21981TV Show
Ichabod and Me
6.01961TV Show
Filmography
Acting
- 2025The Wizard of Oz at Sphereas Miss Gulch (archive footage)
- 2024Remembering Gene Wilderas Self (archive photo)
- 2009To Oz! The Making of a Classicas Self
- 2000The Dark Side of the Rainbowas Miss Gulch (archive footage)
- 1990The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magicas Self (archive footage)
- 1982Night of 100 Starsas Self
- 1981Nurse