1895 - 1960
Oscar Hammerstein II American Music Producer
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Oscar Hammerstein II was previously married to Myra Finn (1917 - 1929) and Dorothy Hammerstein (1929 - 1960).
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American Music Producer Oscar Hammerstein II was born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II on 12th July, 1895 in New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 23rd Aug 1960 Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA aged 65. He is most remembered for Tony Award Winner, Oklahoma! (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), and The Sound of Music (1959). His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Oscar Hammerstein II is a member of the following lists: Grammy Award winners, American theatre managers and producers and American Episcopalians.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 2 |
32 years, 7 months
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22 years, 9 months
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13 years
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| Total | 2 |
32 years, 7 months
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22 years, 9 months
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13 years
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Details
| First Name |
Oscar
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| Middle Name |
Greeley Clendenning
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| Last Name |
Hammerstein
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| Full Name at Birth |
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II
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| Alternative Name |
Oscar Hammerstein, Ockie
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| Birthday |
12th July, 1895
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| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
23rd August, 1960
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| Place of Death |
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Stomach Cancer
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| Height |
6' 3" (191 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Distinctive Feature |
Tall stature
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
Columbia University
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| Occupation Text |
Librettist, Songwriter, Producer, Dirctor
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| Occupation |
Music Producer
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| Claim to Fame |
Tony Award Winner, Oklahoma! (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), and The Sound of Music (1959)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Musical theatre, Popular, Musical theater
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| Music Genre |
Stage & Screen
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| Music Style |
Stage & Screen, Vocal, Show Tunes, Cast Recordings, Traditional Pop, Classical, Lyricist, Librettist
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| Instrument |
Songwriter, Composer
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| Official Websites |
www.masterworksbroadway.com/artist/oscar-hammerstein-ii/, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Oscar_Hammerstein_II, www.findagrave.com/memorial/2664/oscar-hammerstein
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Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in the musical theater for almost 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.
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