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
An American in Paris
In Person
That's Entertainment! III
Nothing Sacred
The Band Wagon
The Cobweb
O. Henry's Full House
The Barkleys of Broadway
That's Entertainment, Part II
Top Movie Credits
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)
An American in Paris
Adam Cook
In Person
Original Music Composer
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
Nothing Sacred
Original Music Composer
The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
The Cobweb
Mr. Capp
O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
The Barkleys of Broadway
Ezra Millar
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)