Oscar Hammerstein II
Writing Born Jul 12, 1895 Died Aug 23, 1960 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA 129 credits
Biography
Oscar Hammerstein II works in writing. Born July 12, 1895 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. Died August 23, 1960. Archytele tracks 129 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
CITY THE ANIMATION · Music
The Colors Within · MusicMy Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert · Lyricist
Becoming Benanti: The Role of a Lifetime · Lyricist
Some Enchanted Evening · LyricistSome Enchanted Evening · SongsSome Enchanted Evening · Music
The King and I · LyricistThe King and I · ScreenplayThe King and I · Music
Show Boat · WriterShow Boat · LyricistShow Boat · WriterShow Boat · LyricistThe Sound of Music Live! · Lyricist
The Sound of Music Live! · LyricistThe Sound of Music Live! · BookRodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center · WriterRodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center · Lyricist
Oklahoma! · Musical
South Pacific · Musical
Oklahoma! (Takarazuka) · WriterOklahoma! (Takarazuka) · Lyricist
South Pacific · AdaptationSouth Pacific · LyricistSouth Pacific · Book
The King and I · LyricistThe King and I · BookOklahoma! · MusicalOklahoma! · Lyricist
Cinderella · LyricistCinderella · MusicCinderella · Book
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II · Lyricist
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America · Lyricist
Show Boat · WriterShow Boat · Lyricist
Dobrodruh a kavalír · Theatre Play
Carousel · WriterCarousel · Lyricist
The Sound of Music · MusicThe Sound of Music · LyricistThe Sound of Music · BookCinderella · Lyricist
State Fair · AdaptationState Fair · LyricistState Fair · Book
Flower Drum Song · LyricistFlower Drum Song · MusicalFlower Drum Song · Book
South Pacific · Theatre PlaySouth Pacific · LyricistSouth Pacific · Book
Cinderella · MusicalCinderella · LyricistCinderella · Book
The King and I · MusicalThe King and I · LyricistThe King and I · BookCarousel · LyricistCarousel · Musical
Oklahoma! · MusicalOklahoma! · LyricistOklahoma! · BookOklahoma! · Executive ProducerThe Desert Song · Lyricist
Carmen Jones · BookCarmen Jones · LyricistThe Last Time I Saw Paris · LyricistDeep in My Heart · LyricistRose Marie · Writer
The Desert Song · Theatre PlayThe Desert Song · LyricistMain Street to Broadway
South Pacific · WriterSouth Pacific · LyricistLovely to Look At · Lyricist
Show Boat · Theatre PlayShow Boat · LyricistShow Boat · BookAmerica Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers · Lyricist
What's My Line?
Full Filmography
129 titles- CITY THE ANIMATION (2025) Music
- The Colors Within (2024) Music
- My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024) Lyricist
- Becoming Benanti: The Role of a Lifetime (2022) Lyricist
- Some Enchanted Evening (2021) Lyricist
- Some Enchanted Evening (2021) Songs
- Some Enchanted Evening (2021) Music
- The King and I (2018) Lyricist
- The King and I (2018) Screenplay
- The King and I (2018) Music
- Show Boat (2015) Writer
- Show Boat (2015) Lyricist
- Show Boat (2015) Writer
- Show Boat (2015) Lyricist
- The Sound of Music Live! (2015) Lyricist
- The Sound of Music Live! (2015) Book
- The Sound of Music Live! (2013) Lyricist
- The Sound of Music Live! (2013) Book
- Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center (2013) Writer
- Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center (2013) Lyricist
- Oklahoma! (2011) Musical
- South Pacific (2010) Musical
- Oklahoma! (Takarazuka) (2006) Writer
- Oklahoma! (Takarazuka) (2006) Lyricist
- South Pacific (2001) Adaptation
- South Pacific (2001) Lyricist
- South Pacific (2001) Book
- The King and I (1999) Lyricist
- The King and I (1999) Book
- Oklahoma! (1999) Musical
- Oklahoma! (1999) Lyricist
- Cinderella (1997) Lyricist
- Cinderella (1997) Music
- Cinderella (1997) Book
- Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995) Lyricist
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America (1992) Lyricist
- Show Boat (1989) Writer
- Show Boat (1989) Lyricist
- Dobrodruh a kavalír (1975) Theatre Play
- Carousel (1967) Writer
- Carousel (1967) Lyricist
- The Sound of Music (1965) Music
- The Sound of Music (1965) Lyricist
- The Sound of Music (1965) Book
- Cinderella (1965) Lyricist
- State Fair (1962) Adaptation
- State Fair (1962) Lyricist
- State Fair (1962) Book
- Flower Drum Song (1961) Lyricist
- Flower Drum Song (1961) Musical
- Flower Drum Song (1961) Book
- South Pacific (1958) Theatre Play
- South Pacific (1958) Lyricist
- South Pacific (1958) Book
- Cinderella (1957) Musical
- Cinderella (1957) Lyricist
- Cinderella (1957) Book
- The King and I (1956) Musical
- The King and I (1956) Lyricist
- The King and I (1956) Book
- Carousel (1956) Lyricist
- Carousel (1956) Musical
- Carousel (1956) Book
- Oklahoma! (1955) Musical
- Oklahoma! (1955) Lyricist
- Oklahoma! (1955) Book
- Oklahoma! (1955) Executive Producer
- The Desert Song (1955) Lyricist
- The Desert Song (1955) Musical
- Carmen Jones (1954) Book
- Carmen Jones (1954) Lyricist
- The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) Lyricist
- Deep in My Heart (1954) Lyricist
- Rose Marie (1954) Writer
- Rose Marie (1954) Lyricist
- The Desert Song (1953) Theatre Play
- The Desert Song (1953) Lyricist
- Main Street to Broadway (1953) as Self
- South Pacific (1952) Writer
- South Pacific (1952) Lyricist
- Lovely to Look At (1952) Lyricist
- Show Boat (1951) Theatre Play
- Show Boat (1951) Lyricist
- Show Boat (1951) Book
- America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers (1951) Lyricist
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Centennial Summer (1946) Songs
- State Fair (1945) Lyricist
- State Fair (1945) Screenplay
- State Fair (1945) Book
- Broadway Rhythm (1944) Author
- The Desert Song (1943) Theatre Play
- The Desert Song (1943) Lyricist
- Sunny (1941) Theatre Play
- New Moon (1940) Writer
- New Moon (1940) Lyricist
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) Adaptation
- High, Wide and Handsome (1937) Writer
- High, Wide and Handsome (1937) Lyricist
- Swing High, Swing Low (1937) Screenplay
- Show Boat (1936) Theatre Play
- Show Boat (1936) Screenplay
- Show Boat (1936) Lyricist
- Show Boat (1936) Book
- Rose Marie (1936) Theatre Play
- Rose Marie (1936) Lyricist
- The Night Is Young (1935) Musical
- Music in the Air (1934) Lyricist
- Sweet Adeline (1934) Writer
- Children of Dreams (1931) Writer
- Viennese Nights (1930) Writer
- Viennese Nights (1930) Lyricist
- Golden Dawn (1930) Lyricist
- Golden Dawn (1930) Musical
- Song of the West (1930) Opera
- Song of the West (1930) Lyricist
- Sunny (1930) Musical
- Sunny (1930) Lyricist
- New Moon (1930) Musical
- New Moon (1930) Lyricist
- The Song of the Flame (1930) Novel
- The Song of the Flame (1930) Lyricist
- The Three Sisters (1930) Lyricist
- An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee (1930) as Self
- Show Boat (1929) Lyricist
- The Desert Song (1929) Story
- The Desert Song (1929) Lyricist
- New Toys (1925) Theatre Play
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Oscar Hammerstein II best known for?
Oscar Hammerstein II is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CITY THE ANIMATION (2025), The King and I (1999), The King and I (1999), The Sound of Music (1965).
When and where was Oscar Hammerstein II born?
Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on August 23, 1960.
How many credits does Oscar Hammerstein II have?
Oscar Hammerstein II has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 2025.
Oscar Hammerstein II by the numbers
129credits
126films
3TV series
1925–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 54
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 52
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