Margaret Hamilton (I) (1902–1985)

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Played the supporting role of Lucy Bascomb in the play "Fancy Meeting You Again" by George S. Kaufman and Leueen Mac Grath, opening January 14, 1952 at the Royale Theatre in New York City. The play starred Walter Matthau and Ms. Mac Grath. See more »

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Height:

5' (1.52 m)

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Personal Quote:

Almost always they want me to laugh like the Witch. And sometimes when I go to schools, if we're in an auditorium, I'll do it. And there's always a funny reaction, like Ye gods, they wish they hadn't asked. They're scared. They're really scared for a second. Even adolescents. I guess for a minute they get the feeling they got when they watched the picture... See more »

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Trivia:

Nearly quit as the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz after a December 1938 accident in which she was severely burned during her dramatic exit from Munchkinland. The impressive special effect was achieved by her stepping onto a trap door (obscured by rising smoke) that dropped beneath her, and then a burst of real fire came up... See more »

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Trademark:

Often signed her autographs with the notation of WWW (Wicked Witch of the West). See more »

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Nickname:

Maggie See more »

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Star Sign:

Sagittarius