Biography
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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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2009
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
Character: Miss Gulch (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2000
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1990
Night of 100 Stars
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1982
Nurse
Character: Mrs. Evers
TV • 1981
Letters from Frank
Character: Grandma Miller
MOVIE • 1979
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1979
Lou Grant
Character:
TV • 1977
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Character: Wicked Witch
MOVIE • 1976
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Character: Mrs. Eddels
TV • 1973
The Night Strangler
Character: Prof. Crabwell
MOVIE • 1973
Journey Back to Oz
Character: Aunt Em (voice)
MOVIE • 1972
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1972
The Anderson Tapes
Character: Miss Kaler
MOVIE • 1971
Brewster McCloud
Character: Daphne Heap
MOVIE • 1970
Sesame Street
Character: The Wicked Witch
TV • 1969
Angel in My Pocket
Character: Rhoda
MOVIE • 1969
Rosie!
Character: Mae
MOVIE • 1967
Ghostbreakers
Character: Ivy Rumson
MOVIE • 1967
The Daydreamer
Character: Mrs. Klopplebobbler
MOVIE • 1966