Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1906-12-27
- Day of Death1972-08-14 (65 years)
- Place of BirthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also Known As-
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
Acting Career
- 1955
The Cobweb
As: Mr. Capp
- 1953
The Band Wagon
As: Lester Marton
- 1953
The I Don't Care Girl
As: Charles Bennett
- 1952
O. Henry's Full House
As: William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- 1951
An American in Paris
As: Adam Cook
- 1949
The Barkleys of Broadway
As: Ezra Millar
- 1948
Romance on the High Seas
As: Oscar Farrar
- 1948
You Were Meant for Me
As: Oscar Hoffman
- 1947
Humoresque
As: Sid Jeffers
- 1945
Rhapsody in Blue
As: Oscar Levant
- 1941
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
As: Dick Rayburn
- 1940
Rhythm on the River
As: Billy Starbuck
- 1929
Night Parade
As: Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
- 1929
The Dance of Life
As: Jerry Evans