Margaret Hamilton
Biography
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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.
Filmography
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
2025
as Miss Gulch (archive footage)
Remembering Gene Wilder
2024
as Self (archive photo)
- No poster
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
2009
as Self
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
2000
as Miss Gulch (archive footage)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Letters from Frank
1979
as Grandma Miller
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
1979
as Self
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
1976
as Wicked Witch
The Night Strangler
1973
as Prof. Crabwell
Journey Back to Oz
1972
as Aunt Em (voice)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
Brewster McCloud
1971
as Daphne Heap
The Anderson Tapes
1971
as Miss Kaler
Angel in My Pocket
1969
as Rhoda
Rosie!
1967
as Mae
Ghostbreakers
1967
as Ivy Rumson
The Daydreamer
1966
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
The World of Abbott and Costello
1965
as Aunt Huddy in Comin' Round The Mountain (archive footage)
Paradise Alley
1962
as Mrs. Nicholson
13 Ghosts
1960
as Elaine Zacharides
The Bat
1960
as Lizzie Allen
- No poster
The Christmas Tree
1958
as Miss Finch
- No poster
On Borrowed Time
1957
as Demetria Riffle