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Oscar Levant

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1.1 Popularity Dec 27, 1906 (65 years old) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

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The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 as Self
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
1950 as Self
No Poster" alt="Tonight Starring Jack Paar" class="known-for-poster">
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 as Self
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
2010 as Self (archive footage)
The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon
1953 as Lester Marton
An American in Paris
An American in Paris
1951 as Adam Cook
O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House
1952 as William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 as (archive footage)

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.

Filmography 37

2010
Public Speaking Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2005
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Jack Paar: Smart Television Movie

as Self

1994
That's Entertainment! III Movie

as (archive footage)

1991
The Fred Astaire Songbook Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1976
That's Entertainment, Part II Movie

as (archive footage)

1973
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1962
The Merv Griffin Show TV

as Self

1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV

as Self

1955
The Cobweb Movie

as Mr. Capp

1953
The Band Wagon Movie

as Lester Marton

1953
The I Don't Care Girl Movie

as Charles Bennett

1952
O. Henry's Full House Movie

as William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")

1951
An American in Paris Movie

as Adam Cook

1950
What's My Line? TV

as Self

1949
The Barkleys of Broadway Movie

as Ezra Millar

1948
Romance on the High Seas Movie

as Oscar Farrar

1948
You Were Meant for Me Movie

as Oscar Hoffman

1947
Humoresque Movie

as Sid Jeffers

1945
Rhapsody in Blue Movie

as Oscar Levant

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday December 27, 1906 (65 years old)
Died August 14, 1972
Place of Birth Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Years Active 1923 - 2010
Popularity 1.1
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37 Total Credits
26 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles
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