Margaret Hamilton
Known For
Acting
Born
1902-12-09 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
1985-05-16
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.
Most Known For
Sesame Street
as The Wicked Witch
Studio One
Studio One
as Mrs. McIntosh
Studio One
as Irma Davis
Studio One
as Laura Lawson
The Addams Family
as Granny Frump
Gunsmoke
as Edsel Pry
Lou Grant
The Wizard of Oz
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
The Partridge Family
as Clara Kincaid
The Patty Duke Show
Lux Video Theatre
as Charity Ames
Nurse
as Mrs. Evers
Driftwood
as Essie
Startime
Play Girl
as Josie
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
as Mrs. Eddels
Man Against Crime
as Mrs. Barker
Ghostbreakers
as Ivy Rumson
