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Margaret Hamilton

Born 1902-12-09

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

The Wizard of Oz 1939 · 8.1 The Anderson Tapes 1971 · 6.4 You Only Live Once 1937 · 7.2 13 Ghosts 1960 · 6.1 Nothing Sacred 1937 · 6.8 Brewster McCloud 1971 · 6.9 The Night Strangler 1973 · 7.3 The Invisible Woman 1940 · 6.0 Babes in Arms 1939 · 6.3 A Slight Case of Murder 1938 · 7.0 Saratoga 1937 · 6.5 The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend 1949 · 6.0 The Farmer Takes a Wife 1935 · 6.4 The Daydreamer 1966 · 6.1 Driftwood 1947 · 7.1 The Dark Side of the Rainbow 2000 · 8.2