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Oscar Levant
Acting

Oscar Levant

Born 1906-12-27
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Oscar Levant

An American in Paris
Movie
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An American in Paris

1951
TMDB3.5
The Merv Griffin Show
TV
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The Merv Griffin Show

1962
TMDB3.4
What's My Line?
TV
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What's My Line?

1950
TMDB3.5
The Band Wagon
Movie
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The Band Wagon

1953
TMDB3.6
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957
TMDB3.8
Nothing Sacred
Movie
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Nothing Sacred

1937
TMDB3.1
Humoresque
Movie
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Humoresque

1947
TMDB3.5
Made for Each Other
Movie
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Made for Each Other

1939
TMDB3.0
Public Speaking
Movie
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Public Speaking

2011
TMDB3.5
The Barkleys of Broadway
Movie
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The Barkleys of Broadway

1949
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (40 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Public SpeakingPublic SpeakingSelf (archive footage)Movie2011
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'Self (archive footage)Movie2005
Jack Paar: Smart TelevisionJack Paar: Smart TelevisionSelfMovie2003
That's Entertainment! IIIThat's Entertainment! III(archive footage) (uncredited)Movie1994
The Fred Astaire SongbookThe Fred Astaire SongbookSelf (archive footage)Movie1991
That's Entertainment, Part IIThat's Entertainment, Part II(archive footage)Movie1976
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente MinnelliThe Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente MinnelliSelf (archive footage)Movie1973
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTonight Starring Jack PaarSelfTV Series1957
The CobwebThe CobwebMr. CappMovie1955
The Band WagonThe Band WagonLester MartonMovie1953
The I Don't Care GirlThe I Don't Care GirlCharles BennettMovie1953
O. Henry's Full HouseO. Henry's Full HouseWilliam Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")Movie1952
An American in ParisAn American in ParisAdam CookMovie1951
What's My Line?What's My Line?SelfTV Series1950
The Barkleys of BroadwayThe Barkleys of BroadwayEzra MillarMovie1949
Romance on the High SeasRomance on the High SeasOscar FarrarMovie1948
You Were Meant for MeYou Were Meant for MeOscar HoffmanMovie1948
HumoresqueHumoresqueSid JeffersMovie1947
Rhapsody in BlueRhapsody in BlueOscar LevantMovie1945
Fellow AmericansMusicMovie1942
Kiss the Boys GoodbyeKiss the Boys GoodbyeDick RayburnMovie1941
Information Please: Series 2, No. 12Self - PanelistMovie1941
Information Please Series 2, No. 2Self - Resident ExpertMovie1940
Rhythm on the RiverRhythm on the RiverBilly StarbuckMovie1940
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10Himself - Resident Panel ExpertMovie1940
Information Please: Series 1, No. 1Information Please: Series 1, No. 1Himself - PanelistMovie1939
Made for Each OtherMade for Each OtherMusicMovie1939
Nothing SacredNothing SacredOriginal Music ComposerMovie1937
Charlie Chan at the OperaCharlie Chan at the OperaMusicMovie1936
In PersonIn PersonOriginal Music ComposerMovie1935
Crime Without PassionCrime Without PassionAdditional MusicMovie1934
Let's Try AgainLet's Try AgainOriginal Music ComposerMovie1934
Love Comes AlongLove Comes AlongSongsMovie1930
Tanned LegsTanned LegsSongsMovie1929
Night ParadeNight ParadeAnn Pennington's Piano AccompanistMovie1929
The Delightful RogueThe Delightful RogueSongsMovie1929
Street GirlStreet GirlSongsMovie1929
The Dance of LifeThe Dance of LifeJerry EvansMovie1929
Ben Bernie and All the LadsHimselfMovie1923