Oscar Levant
Born: 1906-12-27
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
Public Speaking
Fellow Americans
An American in Paris
O. Henry's Full House
The Cobweb
That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment, Part II
Nothing Sacred
The Band Wagon
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Top Movie Credits
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)
Fellow Americans
Music
An American in Paris
Adam Cook
O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
The Cobweb
Mr. Capp
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
Nothing Sacred
Original Music Composer
The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self (archive footage)