Margaret Hamilton
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.
Filmography (102 titles)
MovieThe Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Miss Gulch (archive footage) · 2025
7.3MovieRemembering Gene Wilder
Self (archive photo) · 2024
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
Self · 2009
8.7MovieThe Dark Side of the Rainbow
Miss Gulch (archive footage) · 2000
8.3MovieThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage) · 1990
5.8MovieNight of 100 Stars
Self · 1982
6.2ShowHere's Boomer
Miss Heston · 1981
7.5ShowNurse
Mrs. Evers · 1981
8.0MovieLetters from Frank
Grandma Miller · 1979
7.5MovieThe Making of the Wizard of Oz
Self · 1979
7.4ShowLou Grant
1977
5.6MovieThe Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Wicked Witch · 1976
6.0ShowSigmund and the Sea Monsters
Mrs. Eddels · 1973
6.7MovieThe Night Strangler
Prof. Crabwell · 1973
5.4MovieJourney Back to Oz
Aunt Em (voice) · 1972
7.2MovieHollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage) · 1972
6.3MovieBrewster McCloud
Daphne Heap · 1971
6.1MovieThe Anderson Tapes
Miss Kaler · 1971
6.8ShowThe Partridge Family
Clara Kincaid · 1970
7.1ShowSesame Street
The Wicked Witch · 1969
6.2MovieAngel in My Pocket
Rhoda · 1969
10.0MovieRosie!
Mae · 1967
4.5MovieGhostbreakers
Ivy Rumson · 1967
5.1MovieThe Daydreamer
Mrs. Klopplebobbler · 1966