Margaret Hamilton
Acting
Born December 9, 1902 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died May 16, 1985
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
Filmography
Remembering Gene Wilder
2024 · Self (archive photo)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990 · Self (archive footage)
The Night Strangler
1973 · Prof. Crabwell
Journey Back to Oz
1972 · Aunt Em (voice)
The Anderson Tapes
1971 · Miss Kaler
Brewster McCloud
1971 · Daphne Heap
The Daydreamer
1966 · Mrs. Klopplebobbler
13 Ghosts
1960 · Elaine Zacharides
Comin' Round the Mountain
1951 · Aunt Huddy
People Will Talk
1951 · Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
The Red Pony
1949 · Teacher
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
1949 · Mrs. Elvira O'Toole (uncredited)
State of the Union
1948 · Norah
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
1947 · Flora
Driftwood
1947 · Essie
Dishonored Lady
1947 · Mrs. Geiger
Guest in the House
1944 · Hilda
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943 · Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
Johnny Come Lately
1943 · Myrtle Ferguso
The Invisible Woman
1940 · Mrs. Jackson
My Little Chickadee
1940 · Mrs. Gideon
The Villain Still Pursued Her
1940 · Mrs. Wilson
The Wizard of Oz
1939 · Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
Babes in Arms
1939 · Martha Steele
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938 · Mrs. Harper
A Slight Case of Murder
1938 · Mrs. Cagle
Four's a Crowd
1938 · Amy
Nothing Sacred
1937 · Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
Saratoga
1937 · Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining car
You Only Live Once
1937 · Hester
These Three
1936 · Agatha
Broadway Bill
1934 · Edna
Zoo in Budapest
1933 · Assistant Matron for Orphans (uncredited)