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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Wizard of Oz
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
1939
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as Mrs. Harper
1938
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
as Flora
1947
The Red Pony
as Teacher
1949
The Anderson Tapes
as Miss Kaler
1971
The Night Strangler
as Prof. Crabwell
1973
Babes in Arms
as Martha Steele
1939
Brewster McCloud
as Daphne Heap
1971
Comin' Round the Mountain
as Aunt Huddy
1951
A Slight Case of Murder
as Mrs. Cagle
1938
The Invisible Woman
as Mrs. Jackson
1940
My Little Chickadee
as Mrs. Gideon
1940
13 Ghosts
as Elaine Zacharides
1960
Guest in the House
as Hilda
1944
Nothing Sacred
as Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
1937
Saratoga
as Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining car
1937
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
as Self
1979
You Only Live Once
as Hester
1937
The Villain Still Pursued Her
as Mrs. Wilson
1940
These Three
as Agatha
1936
TV Appearances
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
as Mrs. Eddels
1973
Lou Grant
1977
Gunsmoke
as Edsel Pry
1955
Studio One
1948
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Mrs. Dudgeon
1951
Ichabod and Me
1961
Lux Video Theatre
as Charity Ames
1950
The Patty Duke Show
1963
The Addams Family
as Granny Frump
1964
Nurse
as Mrs. Evers
1981
Studio One
as Irma Davis
1948
Studio One
as Mrs. McIntosh
1948