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