Margaret Hamilton
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
The Wizard of Oz
1939
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
The Anderson Tapes
1971
as Miss Kaler
State of the Union
1948
as Norah
You Only Live Once
1937
as Hester
13 Ghosts
1960
as Elaine Zacharides
Brewster McCloud
1971
as Daphne Heap
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938
as Mrs. Harper
The Night Strangler
1973
as Prof. Crabwell
Nothing Sacred
1937
as Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
Dishonored Lady
1947
as Mrs. Geiger
People Will Talk
1951
as Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
These Three
1936
as Agatha
Babes in Arms
1939
as Martha Steele
Saratoga
1937
as Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining car
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
A Slight Case of Murder
1938
as Mrs. Cagle
Riding High
1950
as Edna
Broadway Bill
1934
as Edna