Oscar Levant
Biography
Oscar Levant works in acting. Born December 27, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Band Wagon (1953) as Lester Marton
- An American in Paris (1951) as Adam Cook
- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage)
- The Cobweb (1955) as Mr. Capp
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) as Oscar Farrar
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973) as Self (archive footage)
- The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) as Ezra Millar
- Rhapsody in Blue (1945) as Oscar Levant
- Humoresque (1947) as Sid Jeffers
- Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) as Dick Rayburn
- The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- Rhythm on the River (1940) as Billy Starbuck
- You Were Meant for Me (1948) as Oscar Hoffman
- Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) as Self
- The Dance of Life (1929) as Jerry Evans
- Night Parade (1929) as Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
- The I Don't Care Girl (1953) as Charles Bennett
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Oscar Levant best known for?
Oscar Levant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Merv Griffin Show (1962), What's My Line? (1950), Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957), The Band Wagon (1953).
When and where was Oscar Levant born?
Oscar Levant was born on December 27, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Oscar Levant have?
Oscar Levant has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2011.
What is Oscar Levant's background in cinema and television?
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.
Oscar Levant by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 50
- The Band Wagon (1953) as Lester Marton — aged about 46
- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage) — aged about 87
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 104
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 69
- An American in Paris (1951) as Adam Cook — aged about 44
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