Oscar Hammerstein II
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.
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Columbia UniversityColumbia Law School
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Song🏆 Pulitzer Prize for Drama🏆 Tony Award for Best Musical🏆 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical🏆 Grammy Trustees Award
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1895
Born
Birth1960
Died
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