Margaret Hamilton
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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.
Birthday: 09 December 1902
Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known for: Acting
Movies known for
The Wizard of Oz
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
The Red Pony
The Anderson Tapes
The Night Strangler
Babes in Arms
Brewster McCloud
Comin' Round the Mountain
A Slight Case of Murder
The Invisible Woman
My Little Chickadee
13 Ghosts
Guest in the House
Nothing Sacred
Saratoga
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
You Only Live Once
The Villain Still Pursued Her
These Three
Another Language
Broadway Bill
Driftwood
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Angels Wash Their Faces
The Moon's Our Home
Wabash Avenue
Riding High
Play Girl
The Sun Comes Up
Mountain Justice
Hat, Coat and Glove
I'll Take Romance
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Stablemates
There's Always Tomorrow
Chatterbox
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Janie Gets Married
Rosie!
By Your Leave
Related TV Shows
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Lou Grant
Gunsmoke
Studio One
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ichabod and Me
Lux Video Theatre
The Patty Duke Show
The Addams Family
Nurse
Startime
Studio One
Studio One
Sesame Street
Studio One
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Man Against Crime