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
That's Entertainment! III
The Cobweb
O. Henry's Full House
Romance on the High Seas
That's Entertainment, Part II
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Nothing Sacred
Public Speaking

Top Movie Credits

The Band Wagon Lester Marton
That's Entertainment! III (archive footage)
The Cobweb Mr. Capp
O. Henry's Full House William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
Nothing Sacred Original Music Composer
Public Speaking Self (archive footage)