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Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton

Acting · Born 1902-12-09 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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

movie 7.6 The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
1939
tv 8.0 The Addams Family
The Addams Family
1964
movie 7.7 The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
tv 7.1 Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969
movie 7.1 You Only Live Once
You Only Live Once
1937
movie 6.1 The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes
1971
movie 5.8 13 Ghosts
13 Ghosts
1960
tv 6.7 Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
1955
movie 6.3 Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
1937
movie 6.3 Brewster McCloud
Brewster McCloud
1971
movie 7.1 People Will Talk
People Will Talk
1951
movie 5.7 The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman
1940
movie 6.7 The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler
1973
movie 6.8 State of the Union
State of the Union
1948
movie 6.6 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938
movie 6.4 A Slight Case of Murder
A Slight Case of Murder
1938
movie 6.4 Babes in Arms
Babes in Arms
1939
movie 7.1 These Three
These Three
1936