Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, Politician, Television actor, Teacher
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Parents
Walter James Jones Hamilton
Sibling
Dorothy Hamilton Brush
Residences
Margaret Hamilton House
Education
Wheelock College
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (μαργαρίτης)
Popularity
Tier B -- 43,438 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 91 years (1934-2025)
Notable
Career spanning 91 years (1934-2025) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
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Year context
Born in 1902 -- End of the Second Boer War; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
75
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Filmography (50)
The Wizard of O...
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Film
The Night Strangler
Prof. Crabwell
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
TV Series
Journey Back to Oz
Film
Brewster McCloud
Daphne Heap
The Anderson Tapes
Film
The Daydreamer
Mrs. Klopplebobbler
The Addams Family
TV Series
13 Ghosts
Elaine Zacharides
Comin' Round the Mountain
Film
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.
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Margaret Hamilton was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
Where was Margaret Hamilton born?
Margaret Hamilton was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Margaret Hamilton been in?
Margaret Hamilton has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (2025), The Night Strangler (1973), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973), Journey Back to Oz (1972), Brewster McCloud (1971).
What is Margaret Hamilton known for?
Margaret Hamilton is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the…
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