Margaret HamiltonMargaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) was an American film actress. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Hamilton was a school teacher who turned to acting, making her screen debut in 1933 in Zoo in Budapest. She appeared in such films as These Three (1936), Saratoga and Nothing Sacred (both 1937) and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938). In 1939, she played in the role of the Wicked Witch opposite Judy Garland 's Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and created not only her most famous role, but one of the screen's most memorable villains. Hamilton's effective and frightening portrayal eventually secured her the role over the originally cast, but more glamourous, Gale Sondergaard. During the shoot, Hamilton suffered severe burns when the trap-door elevator she was riding on the soundstage malfunctioned during her "fiery disappearance" from Munchkin Land. Hamilton had to recuperate in a hospital and at home for six weeks time after the accident before returning to the set to complete her work on the now-classic film. She appeared regularly in supporting roles in films until the early 1950s, and sporadically thereafter. For example, Hamilton starred in a now-forgotten noir flick of 1948 from one of the "poverty row" studios, entitled Bungalow 13, which co-starred Richard Cromwell. During the 1960s and 1970s she appeared in television, and had a substantial role in the made for television film The Night Strangler (1973). She continued acting regularly until her final role in 1979. Hamilton was married briefly in the 30s and had one son, whom she raised on her own. She died in Salisbury, Connecticut from a heart attack. Trivia: While Hamilton was a teacher back in Cleveland, one of her students was young Jim Backus. This page about Margaret Hamilton includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Margaret Hamilton News stories about Margaret Hamilton External links for Margaret Hamilton Videos for Margaret Hamilton Wikis about Margaret Hamilton Discussion Groups about Margaret Hamilton Blogs about Margaret Hamilton Images of Margaret Hamilton |
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Trivia: While Hamilton was a teacher back in Cleveland, one of her students was young Jim Backus. Singles. She died in Salisbury, Connecticut from a heart attack. Standard albums. Hamilton was married briefly in the 30s and had one son, whom she raised on her own. The trio consisted of:. She continued acting regularly until her final role in 1979. The Toys were an R&B trio, a girl group, from New York who formed in 1961 and disbanded in 1968. During the 1960s and 1970s she appeared in television, and had a substantial role in the made for television film The Night Strangler (1973). 1966: "May My Heart Be Cast into Stone" (US #85). For example, Hamilton starred in a now-forgotten noir flick of 1948 from one of the "poverty row" studios, entitled Bungalow 13, which co-starred Richard Cromwell. 1966: "Baby Toys" (US #76). She appeared regularly in supporting roles in films until the early 1950s, and sporadically thereafter. 1966: "Attack" (US #18). Hamilton had to recuperate in a hospital and at home for six weeks time after the accident before returning to the set to complete her work on the now-classic film. 1965: "A Lover's Concerto" (US #2, UK #5). During the shoot, Hamilton suffered severe burns when the trap-door elevator she was riding on the soundstage malfunctioned during her "fiery disappearance" from Munchkin Land. 1966: The Toys Sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "Attack!" (US #92). Hamilton's effective and frightening portrayal eventually secured her the role over the originally cast, but more glamourous, Gale Sondergaard. Born on July 1, 1946 in New York City. In 1939, she played in the role of the Wicked Witch opposite Judy Garland 's Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and created not only her most famous role, but one of the screen's most memorable villains. June Montiero. She appeared in such films as These Three (1936), Saratoga and Nothing Sacred (both 1937) and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938). Born on October 1, 1944 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Hamilton was a school teacher who turned to acting, making her screen debut in 1933 in Zoo in Budapest. Barbara Parritt. Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) was an American film actress. She was the lead singer for the most part,. Born on August 18, 1945 as Barbara Ann Harris in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Barbara Harris. |