Oscar Hammerstein

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Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (pronounced /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American writer, 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", and much of his work is part of the unofficial Great American Songbook. He wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wr

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Quotes

• “If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.”
• “I hand him a lyric and get out of his way.”

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Key facts

Born

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II , ( 1895-07-12 ) July 12, 1895, Harlem , New York , U.S.

Died

August 23, 1960 (1960-08-23) (aged 65), Doylestown, Pennsylvania , U.S.

Education

Columbia University ( BA )

Occupations

Librettist theatrical producer theater director

Years active

1914–1960

Spouses

Myra Finn ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1917 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1929 ) ​ Dorothy Blanchard Jacobson ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1929 ) ​

Children

3 biological children, including James 2 stepchildren, including Susan Blanchard

Father

Willie Hammerstein

Relatives

Oscar Hammerstein I (grandfather) Arthur Hammerstein (uncle) Stella Hammerstein (aunt) Elaine Hammerstein (cousin)

Genres

Musical theater popular

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