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Margaret Hamilton

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1902-12-09

Day of Death

1985-05-16

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Margaret Hamilton

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 (84)

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⭐ 0 Role: Self

To Oz! The Making of a Classic

2009
⭐ 8.7 Role: Miss Gulch (archive footage)

The Dark Side of the Rainbow

2000
⭐ 8.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic

1990
⭐ 6.8 Role: Self

Night of 100 Stars

1982
⭐ 8.0 Role: Grandma Miller

Letters from Frank

1979
⭐ 7.5 Role: Self

The Making of the Wizard of Oz

1979
⭐ 6.2 Role: Wicked Witch

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

1976
⭐ 6.7 Role: Prof. Crabwell

The Night Strangler

1973
⭐ 5.3 Role: Aunt Em (voice)

Journey Back to Oz

1972
⭐ 7.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972
⭐ 6.3 Role: Daphne Heap

Brewster McCloud

1971
⭐ 6.1 Role: Miss Kaler

The Anderson Tapes

1971
⭐ 6.2 Role: Rhoda

Angel in My Pocket

1969
⭐ 10.0 Role: Mae

Rosie!

1967
⭐ 4.5 Role: Ivy Rumson

Ghostbreakers

1967