Actor
Oscar Levant
Born December 27, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USADied August 14, 197214 films
Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor.
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He was more famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.
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First watchThe Band Wagon19537.2as Lester MartonA Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
14 films as actor- 1955The CobwebMr. Capp
- 1953The Band WagonLester Marton
- 1953The I Don't Care GirlCharles Bennett
- 1952O. Henry's Full HouseWilliam Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
- 1951An American in ParisAdam Cook
- 1949The Barkleys of BroadwayEzra Millar
- 1948Romance on the High SeasOscar Farrar
- 1948You Were Meant for MeOscar Hoffman
- 1947HumoresqueSid Jeffers
- 1945Rhapsody in BlueOscar Levant
- 1941Kiss the Boys GoodbyeDick Rayburn
- 1940Rhythm on the RiverBilly Starbuck
- 1929Night ParadeAnn Pennington's Piano Accompanist
- 1929The Dance of LifeJerry Evans