Oscar Hammerstein II
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Oscar Hammerstein II
Summary
Oscar Hammerstein II is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1895[3]. He passed away in Doylestown[4]. He died on August 23, 1960[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and lyricist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,899 views/month, #6,102 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Oscar Hammerstein II was born in New York City[2].
- Oscar Hammerstein II passed away in Doylestown[4].
- Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895[3].
- Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960[5].
- Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
- Oscar Hammerstein II's father was Willie Hammerstein[13].
- Oscar Hammerstein II's mother was Alice Nimmo[14].
- Among Oscar Hammerstein II's spouses was Dorothy Hammerstein[15].
- Among Oscar Hammerstein II's spouses was Myra Finn[16].
- A child of Oscar Hammerstein II was James Hammerstein[17].
- A child of Oscar Hammerstein II was William Hammerstein[18].
- A child of Oscar Hammerstein II was Alice Hammerstein[19].
- Oscar Hammerstein II held citizenship in United States[20].
- Oscar Hammerstein II worked as a songwriter[6].
- Oscar Hammerstein II worked as a librettist[7].
- Oscar Hammerstein II's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Oscar Hammerstein II worked as a writer[9].
- Oscar Hammerstein II worked as a lyricist[10].
- Oscar Hammerstein II worked as a record producer[21].
- Oscar Hammerstein II's education included a stint at Columbia Law School[22].
- Oscar Hammerstein II was educated at Columbia University[23].
- Oscar Hammerstein II received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24].
- Oscar Hammerstein II received the Grammy Trustees Award[25].
- Oscar Hammerstein II received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[26].
- Oscar Hammerstein II received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[27].
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Origins and Family
Oscar Hammerstein II's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on July 12, 1895[3]. His father was Willie Hammerstein[13]. His mother was Alice Nimmo[14].
Education
Educated at Columbia Law School[22], a law school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1858[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Columbia University[23], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], lyricist[10], and record producer[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24], an award[36]; Grammy Trustees Award[25], an award[37]; Academy Award for Best Original Song[26], an award for best original song[38], in United States[39], founded in 1934[40]; Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[41], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1930[44]; Tony Award for Best Musical[45], a theatre award[46], in United States[47]; and Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical[48], a theatre award[49], in United States[50].
Personal Life
Spouses include Dorothy Hammerstein[15], a singer[51], 1899–1987[52], of Australia[53] and Myra Finn[16], 1896–1960[54], of United States[55]. Children include James Hammerstein[17], a theatrical director[56], 1931–1999[57]; William Hammerstein[18], a theatrical director[58], 1918–2001[59], of United States[60]; and Alice Hammerstein[19], 1921–2015[61].
Death and Burial
Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960[5]. He passed away in Doylestown[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[62]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Oscar Hammerstein II include Rodgers and Hammerstein[63], a songwriting team[64] and Oscar Hammerstein Award[65], an award[66].
Why It Matters
Oscar Hammerstein II ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,899 views/month, #6,102 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Alan Menken[69], a composer[70], b. 1949[71], of United States[72], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[73], specialised in film score[74].
Entities named for him include Rodgers and Hammerstein[63], a songwriting team[64] and Oscar Hammerstein Award[65], an award[66].
FAQs
Where was Oscar Hammerstein II born?
Oscar Hammerstein II's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Oscar Hammerstein II die?
Oscar Hammerstein II passed away in Doylestown[4].
Who were Oscar Hammerstein II's parents?
Oscar Hammerstein II's father was Willie Hammerstein[13]. Oscar Hammerstein II's mother was Alice Nimmo[14].
Who was Oscar Hammerstein II married to?
Oscar Hammerstein II's spouses include Dorothy Hammerstein[15] and Myra Finn[16].
What did Oscar Hammerstein II do for work?
Oscar Hammerstein II worked as songwriter[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and lyricist[10].
Where did Oscar Hammerstein II go to school?
Oscar Hammerstein II was educated at Columbia Law School[22] and Columbia University[23].
What awards did Oscar Hammerstein II receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24], Grammy Trustees Award[25], Academy Award for Best Original Song[26], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[27].
Who did Oscar Hammerstein II influence?
Oscar Hammerstein II has been cited as an influence by Alan Menken[69].