
Margaret Hamilton
Birthday: 1902-12-09 | Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USAFrom 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
Acting
Role
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West (archive footage)
as Miss Gulch (archive footage)
as Miss Gulch (archive footage)
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Grandma Miller
as Self
as Wicked Witch
as Aunt Em (voice)
as Mrs. Eddels
as Prof. Crabwell
as Daphne Heap
as Rhoda
as Ivy Rumson
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
as Mrs. Nicholson
as Elaine Zacharides
as Lizzie Allen
as Mrs. Loomis
as Aunt Huddy
as Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
as Tillie Hutch
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
as Mrs. Golightly
as Teacher
as Norah