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Oscar Levant

Actor, Composer, Additional Credits
Born December 27, 1906Died August 14, 1972 (65 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Nothing Sacred
  • Made for Each Other

Known For

  • An American in Paris
  • The Band Wagon
  • Humoresque
  • The Barkleys of Broadway
  • Romance on the High Seas
  • O. Henry's Full House
  • The Cobweb
  • Rhythm on the River
  • The Dance of Life

Oscar Levant Filmography

1994
That's Entertainment! III · as (archive Footage)
1976
That's Entertainment, Part II · as (archive Footage)
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
1951
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
1946
Humoresque · as Sid Jeffers
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

1948
1939
1937
Nothing Sacred · as Original Music Composer
1936
1935
In Person · as Original Music Composer
1934
Crime Without Passion · as Composer
1934
Let's Try Again · as Original Music Composer

2010
Public Speaking · as Self (archive Footage)
1973
1964
The Celebrity Game (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
1962
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self
1961
The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) · as Oscar Levant
1957
The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self
1956
The Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self - Pianist
1955
1953
Tonight! (TV Series) · as Self
1950
The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Oscar Levant
1950
What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self
1945
Rhapsody in Blue · as Oscar Levant

1930
Love Comes Along · as Songs
1929
Tanned Legs · as Songs
1929
Street Girl · as Songs

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