Margaret Hamilton
Known for Acting
Biography
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
The Night Strangler
1973
as Prof. Crabwell
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Anderson Tapes
1971
as Miss Kaler
People Will Talk
1951
as Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
You Only Live Once
1937
as Hester
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
as Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
Driftwood
1947
as Essie
Ghostbreakers
1967
as Ivy Rumson
13 Ghosts
1960
as Elaine Zacharides
Main Street Lawyer
1939
as Lucy, Boggs' Housekeeper
State of the Union
1948
as Norah
Lynch/Oz
2023
as Self (archive footage)
I'll Take Romance
1937
as Margot
Angel in My Pocket
1969
as Rhoda
Brewster McCloud
1971
as Daphne Heap
Way Down East
1935
as Martha Perkins
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
Nothing Sacred
1937
as Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
The Daydreamer
1966
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler