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Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American concert pianist, composer, conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian, and actor. He had roles in the films Rhapsody in Blue (1945), The Barkleys of Broadway (1949), An American in Paris (1951), and The Band Wagon (1953).
Aug 14, 2021 · On this day, the 49th anniversary of his death, it is a fitting time to answer that question. Born in Pittsburgh in 1906, Oscar Levant was the child of Russian Jewish immigrants, a piano...
Aug 17, 2018 · A look back at Oscar Levant, the late bestselling author, radio and television host, quiz show panelist, actor and songwriter.
Oscar Levant. Actor: An American in Paris. Oscar Levant's own versatility may have helped to cloud his memory as a sort of Hollywood utility man, perhaps in the worst sense; people tended to see him as one among many personalities, but he was so much more.
Oscar Levant was a versatile musician, composer, pianist and actor who worked in Hollywood and New York. He was a friend and colleague of George Gershwin and Arnold Schoenberg, and composed for films, Broadway and classical music.
Apr 11, 2023 · This is how Hayes alters himself to play Oscar Levant, the pianist and raconteur, in the new Broadway play “Good Night, Oscar,” which opens on April 24 at the Belasco Theater.
Apr 24, 2023 · Learn about Oscar Levant, a musical genius, comedian, and friend of George Gershwin, who is the subject of a new play by Doug Wright. Find out his achievements, struggles, and quotes, and see clips of his piano performances and wit.
