Oscar Levant
Biography
Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.
Known For
Adam Cook
An American in Paris
Self - Panelist
Information Please: Series 2, No. 12
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
O. Henry's Full House
Sid Jeffers
Humoresque
Self - Resident Expert
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Lester Marton
The Band Wagon
Ezra Millar
The Barkleys of Broadway
Oscar Farrar
Romance on the High Seas
Oscar Levant
Rhapsody in Blue
Mr. Capp
The Cobweb
Billy Starbuck
Rhythm on the River
Oscar Hoffman
You Were Meant for Me
Dick Rayburn
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Charles Bennett
The I Don't Care Girl
Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
Night Parade
Self (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Self (archive footage)
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Jerry Evans
The Dance of Life
Self (archive footage)
Public Speaking
Himself - Resident Panel Expert
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
Himself - Panelist
Information Please: Series 1, No. 1
Self
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Himself
Ben Bernie and All the Lads
Self (archive footage)
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
26
Gender
Male
Birthday
1906-12-27
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As