Margaret Hamilton
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1902-12-09 – 1985-05-16
Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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.
Known for
The Wizard of Oz
1939Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938Mrs. Harper
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
1947Flora
The Red Pony
1949Teacher
The Anderson Tapes
1971Miss Kaler
The Night Strangler
1973Prof. Crabwell
Babes in Arms
1939Martha Steele
Brewster McCloud
1971Daphne Heap
Comin' Round the Mountain
1951Aunt Huddy
A Slight Case of Murder
1938Mrs. Cagle
The Invisible Woman
1940Mrs. Jackson
My Little Chickadee
1940Mrs. Gideon
13 Ghosts
1960Elaine Zacharides
Guest in the House
1944Hilda
Nothing Sacred
1937Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
Saratoga
1937Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining car
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
1979Self
You Only Live Once
1937Hester
The Villain Still Pursued Her
1940Mrs. Wilson