Margaret Hamilton
American film actress
Died when: 82 years 158 days (989 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Margaret Brainard Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American actress.She was best known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West, and her Kansas counterpart Almira Gulch, in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film The Wizard of Oz (1939).
A former schoolteacher, she worked as a character actress in films for seven years before she was offered the role that defined her public image.
In later years, Hamilton appeared in films and 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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