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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. An American in Paris (1951) — Adam Cook
2. The Band Wagon (1953) — Lester Marton
3. Humoresque (1947) — Sid Jeffers
4. Public Speaking (2011) — Self (archive footage)
5. The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) — Ezra Millar
6. O. Henry's Full House (1952) — William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
7. That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) — (archive footage)
8. That's Entertainment! III (1994) — (archive footage)
9. Romance on the High Seas (1948) — Oscar Farrar
10. The Cobweb (1955) — Mr. Capp
11. What's My Line? (1950) — Self
12. Rhapsody in Blue (1945) — Oscar Levant
13. The Dance of Life (1929) — Jerry Evans
14. The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
15. Information Please: Series 1, No. 1 (1939) — Himself - Panelist
16. Rhythm on the River (1940) — Billy Starbuck
17. Night Parade (1929) — Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
18. Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) — Self
19. You Were Meant for Me (1948) — Oscar Hoffman
20. Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) — Dick Rayburn
21. The I Don't Care Girl (1953) — Charles Bennett
22. Ben Bernie and All the Lads (1923) — Himself
23. Information Please: Series 2, No. 12 (1941) — Self - Panelist
24. Information Please Series 2, No. 2 (1940) — Self - Resident Expert
25. The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973) — Self (archive footage)
26. Information Please: Series 1, No. 10 (1940) — Himself - Resident Panel Expert
27. Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) — Self
28. Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' (2005) — Self (archive footage)
29. The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991) — Self (archive footage)