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
An American in Paris
Adam Cook
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")
Romance on the High Seas
Oscar Farrar
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
Nothing Sacred
Original Music Composer
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)