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Margaret Hamilton
AKA: Margaret Brainard Hamilton
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Born: 1902
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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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.
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.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Grant | 1977 | Contributor |
| Sigmund and the Sea Monsters | 1973 | Mrs. Eddels |
| The Partridge Family | 1970 | Clara Kincaid |
| Sesame Street | 1969 | The Wicked Witch |
| The Addams Family | 1964 | Granny Frump |
| The Patty Duke Show | 1963 | Contributor |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Edsel Pry |
| Studio One | 1948 | Contributor |