Margaret Hamilton: podcast appearances and interviews

Margaret Hamilton was an American character actress, vaudevillian, educator, publisher, advocate, writer, and curator whose career spanned fifty years across theater, film, radio, and television. Originally a kindergarten teacher, she transitioned into entertainment and worked as a character actress for seven years before achieving widespread recognition for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West and Almira Gulch in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz. Her portrayal of the Wicked Witch has been ranked by the American Film Institute as the fourth-greatest villain in Hollywood history and the greatest female villain of all time. Beyond her acting career, Hamilton appeared in films and made frequent cameo appearances on television sitcoms and commercials. She was also known for her activism in animal rights and her lifelong dedication to public education. Throughout her extensive career, she maintained a commitment to advocacy, education, and the arts, making significant contributions in multiple fields.