Oscar Hammerstein nickname(s):
Oscar Hammerstein I
Oscar Hammerstein date of birth:
May 8, 1847
How old was Oscar Hammerstein when died?
72
Where was Oscar Hammerstein born?
Germany
When did Oscar Hammerstein die?
August 1, 1919
Oscar Hammerstein body shape:
Average
What color is Oscar Hammerstein's hair?
Brown - Dark
What religion is Oscar Hammerstein?
Jewish
What is Oscar Hammerstein's ethnicity?
White
What is Oscar Hammerstein nationality?
American
What is Oscar Hammerstein's occupation?
Composer
Oscar Hammerstein claim to fame:
Harlem Opera House
Short Biography
Oscar Hammerstein I (8 May 1846 – 1 August 1919) was a German-born businessman, theater impresario and composer in New York City. His passion for opera led him to open several opera houses, and he rekindled opera's popularity in America. He was the grandfather of American lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II and the father of theater manager William Hammerstein and American producer Arthur Hammerstein