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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
Sesame StreetSeries • 1969
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Lou GrantSeries • 1977
The Partridge FamilySeries • 1970
The Addams FamilySeries • 1964
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
The Wizard of OzMovie • 1939
The Patty Duke ShowSeries • 1963
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
The Ox-Bow IncidentMovie • 1943
The Anderson TapesMovie • 1971
You Only Live OnceMovie • 1937
13 GhostsMovie • 1960
The Adventures of Tom SawyerMovie • 1938
Nothing SacredMovie • 1937
Brewster McCloudMovie • 1971
The Invisible WomanMovie • 1940
State of the UnionMovie • 1948
SaratogaMovie • 1937
The Sin of Harold DiddlebockMovie • 1947
The Red PonyMovie • 1949
Babes in ArmsMovie • 1939
These ThreeMovie • 1936
Journey Back to OzMovie • 1972