On this day, December 9, 1902, Margaret Hamilton was born. [View all]

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Margaret Hamilton was #BornOnThisDay, Dec. 9,1902. Forever remembered as the "Wicked Witch" in the classic film The Wizard of Oz (1939),she continued to work until she developed #alzheimerdisease, passing from a #heartattack in 1985 (age 82) #RIP #GoneButNotForgotten #witch #BOTD

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Margaret Hamilton (actress)


Hamilton c. 1958

Born: Margaret Brainard Hamilton; December 9, 1902; Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died: May 16, 1985 (aged 82); Salisbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting place: Ashes scattered in Amenia, New York

Margaret Brainard Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American film character actress 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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