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Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in the musical theater for almost 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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Born	Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II 12 July 1895 New York City, New York, USA
Died	23 August 1960 (aged 65) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac	Cancer
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Dorothy Hammerstein 1899-1987 American, Homemaker · m. 1929 info edit

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Myra Finn - · m. 1917; div. 1929 info edit

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Alice info 1st child with Myra Finn Female - Celebrity Baby

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William info 2nd child with Myra Finn Male b. 26 Oct 1918 Age: 106 1918- Celebrity Baby

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James Blanchard info 3rd child with Dorothy Hammerstein Male b. 23 Mar 1931 Age: 94 1931- Celebrity Baby

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Oscar Hammerstein · Grandfather · 1847-1919 · German-American businessman edit info

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Irving Berlin · Friend · 1888-1989 · American composer and lyricist edit info

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Gloria Swanson · Friend · 1899-1983 · American actress edit info

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