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