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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Wizard of Oz (1939) — Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
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The Addams Family (1964) — Granny Frump
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The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) — Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
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Sesame Street (1969) — The Wicked Witch
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You Only Live Once (1937) — Hester
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The Anderson Tapes (1971) — Miss Kaler
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13 Ghosts (1960) — Elaine Zacharides
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Gunsmoke (1955) — Edsel Pry
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Nothing Sacred (1937) — Warsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
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People Will Talk (1951) — Sarah Pickett (uncredited)
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Brewster McCloud (1971) — Daphne Heap
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The Invisible Woman (1940) — Mrs. Jackson
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The Night Strangler (1973) — Prof. Crabwell
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State of the Union (1948) — Norah
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) — Mrs. Harper
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A Slight Case of Murder (1938) — Mrs. Cagle
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Babes in Arms (1939) — Martha Steele
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These Three (1936) — Agatha
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My Little Chickadee (1940) — Mrs. Gideon
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The Partridge Family (1970) — Clara Kincaid
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The Sin of Harold Diddlebock (1947) — Flora
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Lou Grant (1977)
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Dishonored Lady (1947) — Mrs. Geiger
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Journey Back to Oz (1972) — Aunt Em (voice)
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Comin' Round the Mountain (1951) — Aunt Huddy
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Broadway Bill (1934) — Edna
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Saratoga (1937) — Lady at Kiffmeyer's table in train dining car
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Johnny Come Lately (1943) — Myrtle Ferguso
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The Red Pony (1949) — Teacher
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Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) — Self (archive photo)
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Guest in the House (1944) — Hilda
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The Patty Duke Show (1963)
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Four's a Crowd (1938) — Amy
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The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend (1949) — Mrs. Elvira O'Toole (uncredited)
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Zoo in Budapest (1933) — Assistant Matron for Orphans (uncredited)
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The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) — Mrs. Wilson
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Studio One (1948)
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The Daydreamer (1966) — Mrs. Klopplebobbler
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Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) — Mrs. Eddels
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Driftwood (1947) — Essie