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Margaret Hamilton was credited as a teacher, stage actor and film actor. Born on December 9, 1902, Margaret Hamilton was from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Death is recorded on May 16, 1985, at the age of 82. Education on record includes Wheelock College. Credited works include The Wizard of Oz.
My Take
Margaret Hamilton remains one of cinema's most indelible villains, and the contrast at the heart of her story is irresistible to me. A trained kindergarten teacher who genuinely loved children, she spent a single afternoon of screen time terrifying generations of them as the Wicked Witch of the West. That is the actor's craft at its purest. Her fifty-year run across stage, film, radio and television marks her as a consummate professional rather than a one-role wonder. The gap between the warm educator and the green-faced menace only deepens my admiration for her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Margaret Hamilton
- Name (Japanese)
- マーガレット・ハミルトン
- Reading
- まーがれっと・はみるとん
- Born
- December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- teacher / stage actor / film actor / television actor / politician
2. Background
- University
- Wheelock College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wizard of Oz | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret Hamilton born?
Born December 9, 1902.
When did Margaret Hamilton die?
Died May 16, 1985, aged 82.
Where was Margaret Hamilton from?
Margaret Hamilton was from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What did Margaret Hamilton do?
Margaret Hamilton worked as teacher, stage actor, film actor, television actor, politician.
What was Margaret Hamilton known for?
Notable works include The Wizard of Oz.
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