Oscar Hammerstein II
librettist, lyricist
Biography (Source: WikiPedia)
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. Marriages/Relations
Myra Finn | (1917 - 1929) - Divorced |
Dorothy Hammerstein | (1929 - 1960) - he died |
Oscar Hammerstein II's Family Members
Willie Hammerstein | Father | |
Alice Nimmo | Mother | |
James Hammerstein | Son (Dorothy Hammerstein) | |
William Hammerstein | Son (Myra Finn) | |
Alice Hammerstein Mathias | Daughter (Myra Finn) |
Profile Information | |
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Name: | Oscar Hammerstein II |
Date of Birth: | Jul 12, 1895 |
Date of Death: | Aug 23, 1960 |
Age: | 65Y 1M 11D |
Country: |
United States |
Children: | 3 |