Margaret Hamilton
Acting
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
2000The Dark Side of the Rainbow
Miss Gulch (archive footage)
1990The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
Self (archive footage)
1982Night of 100 Stars
Self
1979The Making of the Wizard of Oz
Self
1979Letters from Frank
Grandma Miller
1976The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Wicked Witch
1973The Night Strangler
Prof. Crabwell
1972Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
1972Journey Back to Oz
Aunt Em (voice)
1971The Anderson Tapes
Miss Kaler
1971Brewster McCloud
Daphne Heap
1969Angel in My Pocket
Rhoda
1967Rosie!
Mae
1967Ghostbreakers
Ivy Rumson
1966The Daydreamer
Mrs. Klopplebobbler
1965The World of Abbott and Costello
Aunt Huddy in Comin' Round The Mountain (archive footage)
1962Paradise Alley
Mrs. Nicholson
196013 Ghosts
Elaine Zacharides
1960The Bat
Lizzie Allen
1953A String of Blue Beads
Mrs. Loomis
1951Comin' Round the Mountain
Aunt Huddy
1951People Will Talk
Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
1950Wabash Avenue
Tillie Hutch
1950Riding High
Edna