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

★7.6

The Wizard of Oz

1939

★8.0

The Addams Family

1964

★7.7

The Ox-Bow Incident

1943

★7.1

Sesame Street

1969

★7.1

You Only Live Once

1937

★6.1

The Anderson Tapes

1971

★5.8

13 Ghosts

1960

★6.7

Gunsmoke

1955

★6.3

Nothing Sacred

1937

★6.3

Brewster McCloud

1971

★7.1

People Will Talk

1951

★5.7

The Invisible Woman

1940

★6.7

The Night Strangler

1973

★6.8

State of the Union

1948

★6.6

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1938