Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II ( /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) theatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and was twice awarded an Academy Award for "Best Original Song". Many of his songs are standard repertoire for singers and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and pla...
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Date of birth:
- Jul 12, 1895
Date of death:
- Aug 23, 1960 (age 65 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein,
- Hammerstein, Oscar, II,
- Mr. Oscar Hammerstein,
- Rodgers & Hammerstein,
- Oscar Hammerstein 2nd,
- Rodgers and Hammerstein,
- Rodgers and Hammerstein's,
- Ockie,
- Oscar Hammerstein
