Oscar Levant

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29

Gender

Male

Birthday

1906-12-27

Day of death

1972-08-14 (65 years old)

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • O. Henry's Full House

    O. Henry's Full House

  • Public Speaking

    Public Speaking

  • Night Parade

    Night Parade

  • An American in Paris

    An American in Paris

  • Romance on the High Seas

    Romance on the High Seas

  • The Dance of Life

    The Dance of Life

  • The Band Wagon

    The Band Wagon

  • Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

    Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

  • The Barkleys of Broadway

    The Barkleys of Broadway

  • Rhapsody in Blue

    Rhapsody in Blue

  • Information Please Series 2, No. 2

    Information Please Series 2, No. 2

  • Rhythm on the River

    Rhythm on the River

  • You Were Meant for Me

    You Were Meant for Me

  • That's Entertainment, Part II

    That's Entertainment, Part II

  • The Fred Astaire Songbook

    The Fred Astaire Songbook

  • The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

    The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

  • That's Entertainment! III

    That's Entertainment! III

  • Kiss the Boys Goodbye

    Kiss the Boys Goodbye

  • Humoresque

    Humoresque

  • The Cobweb

    The Cobweb

  • The I Don't Care Girl

    The I Don't Care Girl

  • Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

  • Information Please: Series 1, No. 10

    Information Please: Series 1, No. 10

  • Information Please: Series 2, No. 12

    Information Please: Series 2, No. 12

  • Information Please: Series 1, No. 1

    Information Please: Series 1, No. 1

  • Ben Bernie and All the Lads

    Ben Bernie and All the Lads