Oscar Levant

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

26 September, 1951

Information Please: Series 2, No. 12

11 July, 1941

O. Henry's Full House

7 August, 1952

Humoresque

25 January, 1947

Information Please Series 2, No. 2

4 October, 1940

The Band Wagon

7 August, 1953

The Barkleys of Broadway

4 May, 1949

Romance on the High Seas

25 June, 1948

Rhapsody in Blue

27 June, 1945

The Cobweb

7 June, 1955

Rhythm on the River

28 August, 1940

You Were Meant for Me

28 January, 1948

Kiss the Boys Goodbye

1 August, 1941

The I Don't Care Girl

14 January, 1953

Night Parade

27 October, 1929

The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

1 January, 1973

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

15 March, 2005

The Dance of Life

16 August, 1929

Public Speaking

22 November, 2010

Information Please: Series 1, No. 10

17 May, 1940

That's Entertainment! III

1 July, 1994

That's Entertainment, Part II

16 May, 1976

Information Please: Series 1, No. 1

8 September, 1939

Jack Paar: Smart Television

29 November, 2003

Ben Bernie and All the Lads

15 April, 1923

The Fred Astaire Songbook

8 March, 1991

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

What's My Line?

1950