Margaret Hamilton
Acting
- Born:
- 1902-12-09
- Died:
- 1985-05-16
- Place of birth:
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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
Filmography
Remembering Gene Wilder
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Night of 100 Stars
Here's Boomer
Nurse
Letters from Frank
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
Lou Grant
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
The Night Strangler
Journey Back to Oz
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Brewster McCloud
The Anderson Tapes
The Partridge Family
Sesame Street
Angel in My Pocket
Rosie!
Ghostbreakers
The Daydreamer
The World of Abbott and Costello
The Addams Family
The Patty Duke Show
Paradise Alley
Ichabod and Me
13 Ghosts
The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
The Bat
Startime
The Christmas Tree
On Borrowed Time
The Devil's Disciple
Gunsmoke
A String of Blue Beads
Hallmark Hall of Fame
People Will Talk
Comin' Round the Mountain
Lux Video Theatre
Riding High
Wabash Avenue
The Great Plane Robbery
Man Against Crime
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
The Sun Comes Up
The Red Pony
Bungalow 13
Studio One
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
State of the Union
Reaching from Heaven
Driftwood
Dishonored Lady
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
Faithful in My Fashion
Janie Gets Married
George White's Scandals
Guest in the House