Oscar Hammerstein II
Writing · Musical · Theatre Play · Adaptation
Born Jul 12, 1895 · Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1925–1960 · Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Grammy Trustees Award, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards, Tony Award for Best Musical, Tony Award for Best Musical, Tony Award for Best Musical
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.
Filmography
CITY THE ANIMATION (2025) — MusicThe Sound of Music (1965) — Music · Lyricist · BookThe King and I (1956) — Musical · Lyricist · BookCinderella (1997) — Lyricist · Music · BookOklahoma! (1955) — Musical · Lyricist · Book · Executive ProducerThe Colors Within (2024) — MusicSouth Pacific (1958) — Theatre Play · Lyricist · BookState Fair (1945) — Lyricist · Screenplay · BookCarmen Jones (1954) — Book · LyricistShow Boat (1951) — Theatre Play · Lyricist · BookThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) — AdaptationShow Boat (1936) — Theatre Play · Screenplay · Lyricist · BookCinderella (1965) — LyricistThe King and I (1999) — Lyricist · BookThe Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) — LyricistThe Sound of Music Live! (2013) — Lyricist · BookThe Sound of Music Live! (2015) — Lyricist · BookOklahoma! (1999) — Musical · LyricistCarousel (1956) — Lyricist · Musical · BookFlower Drum Song (1961) — Lyricist · Musical · BookThe Three Sisters (1930) — LyricistMy Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024) — LyricistDeep in My Heart (1954) — LyricistCinderella (1957) — Musical · Lyricist · Book