Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 9, 1902
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Also Known As
- Margaret Brainard Hamilton
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.
Known For - Movies
The Wizard of Oz
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
The Anderson Tapes
as Miss Kaler
The Ox-Bow Incident
as Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
Brewster McCloud
as Daphne Heap
The Red Pony
as Teacher
13 Ghosts
as Elaine Zacharides
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
The Night Strangler
as Prof. Crabwell
Nothing Sacred
as Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
