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Margaret Hamilton
Actor · 37 credits
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
The Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch
Sesame Street
1969
The Wicked Witch
The Addams Family
1964
Granny Frump
Gunsmoke
1955
Edsel Pry
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
All Work
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
2000
Miss Gulch (archive footage)
Here's Boomer
1981
Miss Heston
Nurse
1981
Mrs. Evers
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
1973
Mrs. Eddels
