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She was severely burned during her exit from Munchkinland. The effect was achieved when she stepped onto a trap door, hidden by smoke, that dropped beneath her, and then a burst of real fire would rise. On one take, the fire came too early, and her costume caught fire. She was off the film for more than a month recuperating.

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What kind of paint was used on the Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Copper-based green is the paint used on the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, character actress Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) played the Wicked Witch of the West. Four hours each day had to be spent just on applying the make-up to Margaret's face and hands. Margaret ended up hospitalized when a fire in one of the scenes got out of hand and burned her face and hand.


Is Margaret Hamilton dead who played the wicked witch in wizard of oz?

Margaret Hamilton was born December 9, 1902 and died May 16, 1985. Cause of death was a heart attack.


What made the person Margaret Hamilton famous?

Margaret Hamilton gained most of her fame and is most remembered as playing the wicked witch of the west in the musical film 'The wizard of Oz'. The movie was a hit as it was showing color during a time period where most movies were black and white.


Who was the actress that played the Wicked Witch?

In the 1939 film version of the book The Wizard of Oz by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the part of the Wicked Witch of the West is played by Margaret Hamilton [December 9, 1902-May 16, 1985]. In the stage version of the novel Wicked by author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], the part is played by Idina Kim Menzel [b. May 30, 1971].


Who played the bad witch in wizard of oz?

An actress named Margaret Hamilton played the Wicked Witch of the West, and an actress named Billie Burke played the role of Glinda the Good Witch of the North.

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Which character was burned while working on the set of the wizard of oz?

Margaret Hamilton who played Miss Gulch and The Wicked Witch of the West.


What is Wicked witch's name before tornado?

Her name was Elmira Gulch and she was played by Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton also played the Wicked Witch of the East (and the West).


Who is the wicked witch who rides the bike in the wonderful wizard of oz?

She was played by Margaret Hamilton.


Who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the The Wizard of Oz 1939 film?

Margaret Hamilton (1902-1985).


Is Edith Hamilton related to Margaret Hamilton the actress?

Margaret Hamilton, the actress of wicked witch fame, was the daughter of Walter J. and Jennie Hamilton. Edith Hamilton, the author of the book "Mythology," was the daughter of Montgomery Hamilton and Gertrude Pond. They were born within a few years of each other and Edith has a sister named Margaret, but the actress and author were not sisters.


What was the hardest part about being the wicked witch of the west for Margaret Hamilton?

Margaret hated the green makeup because it stung her face and later was diagnosed with cancer because of it.


What kind of paint was used on the Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Copper-based green is the paint used on the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, character actress Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) played the Wicked Witch of the West. Four hours each day had to be spent just on applying the make-up to Margaret's face and hands. Margaret ended up hospitalized when a fire in one of the scenes got out of hand and burned her face and hand.


Is Margaret Hamilton dead who played the wicked witch in wizard of oz?

Margaret Hamilton was born December 9, 1902 and died May 16, 1985. Cause of death was a heart attack.


What made the person Margaret Hamilton famous?

Margaret Hamilton gained most of her fame and is most remembered as playing the wicked witch of the west in the musical film 'The wizard of Oz'. The movie was a hit as it was showing color during a time period where most movies were black and white.


Who was the actress that played mrs goltch in the Wizard of Oz?

Margaret Hamilton played the role of Miss Almira Gulch and the Wicked Witch of the West from the film 'Wizard of Oz' .


In the scene where the Wicked Witch of the West leaves Munchkinland in a burst of flames the explosion went off early setting what actor's hair on fire?

Margaret Hamilton


Who was the actress that played the Wicked Witch?

In the 1939 film version of the book The Wizard of Oz by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the part of the Wicked Witch of the West is played by Margaret Hamilton [December 9, 1902-May 16, 1985]. In the stage version of the novel Wicked by author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], the part is played by Idina Kim Menzel [b. May 30, 1971].