Oscar Hammerstein II

Composer, Producer, Writer

July 12, 1895 — August 23, 1960 (65 years)
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and 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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma!1955
  • South Pacific
    South Pacific1958
  • The Last Time I Saw Paris
    The Last Time I Saw Paris1954
  • Flower Drum Song
    Flower Drum Song1961
  • Cinderella
    Cinderella1965
  • Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma!1999
  • Lovely to Look At
    Lovely to Look At1952

Known For

  • The Sound of Music
    The Sound of Music1965
  • The King and I
    The King and I1956
  • Cinderella
    Cinderella1997
  • State Fair
    State Fair1945
  • Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma!1955
  • Show Boat
    Show Boat1936
  • The Sound of Music Live!
    The Sound of Music Live!2013
  • Cinderella
    Cinderella1965
  • South Pacific
    South Pacific1958
  • Show Boat
    Show Boat1951
  • Carousel
    Carousel1956
  • Flower Drum Song
    Flower Drum Song1961
  • Cinderella
    Cinderella1957
  • Music in the Air
    Music in the Air1934
  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
    The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle1939
  • The Last Time I Saw Paris
    The Last Time I Saw Paris1954
  • The King and I
    The King and I1999
  • Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma!1999
  • State Fair
    State Fair1962
  • South Pacific
    South Pacific2001

Filmography

1955
Oklahoma! · as Executive ProducerOn Plex

2024
2018
The King and I · as Lyricist
2015
2013
2001
South Pacific · as Adaptation
1999
Oklahoma! · as MusicalOn Plex
1999
The King and I · as Lyricist
1997
Cinderella · as Lyricist
1996
1976
Live from Lincoln Center · as Based On The Musical By
1971
Great Performances · as Book And Lyrics By
1965
The Sound of Music · as Lyricist
1965
Cinderella · as LyricistOn Plex
1962
State Fair · as Adaptation
1961
Flower Drum Song · as LyricistOn Plex
1958
South Pacific · as Theatre PlayOn Plex
1957
Cinderella · as Musical
1956
The King and I · as Musical
1956
Carousel · as Lyricist
1955
Oklahoma! · as MusicalOn Plex
1954
Deep in My Heart · as Lyricist
1954
The Last Time I Saw Paris · as LyricistOn Plex
1954
Carmen Jones · as Book
1953
The Desert Song · as Theatre Play
1952
Lovely to Look At · as LyricistOn Plex
1951
Show Boat · as Theatre Play
1946
Centennial Summer · as Songs
1945
State Fair · as Lyricist
1944
Broadway Rhythm · as Author
1943
The Desert Song · as Theatre Play
1941
Sunny · as Theatre Play
1939
1936
Show Boat · as Theatre Play
1936
Rose-Marie · as Theatre Play
1935
The Night Is Young · as Musical
1934
Music in the Air · as Lyricist
1934
The Flame Song · as Based On "the Song Of The Flame" By
1930
New Moon · as Musical
1930
Sunny · as Musical
1930
Golden Dawn · as Lyricist
1929
Show Boat · as Lyricist
1929
The Desert Song · as Story