Deceased
How Did Oscar Hammerstein II Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 65Also known asOscar Hammerstein 2nd, Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II, オスカー・グリーリー・クレンデニング・ハマースタイン2世GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn12/07/1895Born inHarlem, New York City, New York, USADied23/08/1960Died inDoylestownCausestomach cancerWikidataQ319693 ↗Buried atFerncliff CemeteryTMDb#98751 ↗
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.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Main Street to BroadwayMovie | Self | 58 |
| 1950 | What's My Line?Series | Self | 55 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 53 |