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Oscar Levant

Dec 27, 1906 - Aug 14, 1972 (65 years old) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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

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What's My Line?
Self
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An American in Paris
Adam Cook
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The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
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Romance on the High Seas
Oscar Farrar
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Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self (archive footage)
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O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
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The Cobweb
Mr. Capp
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That's Entertainment! III
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That's Entertainment, Part II
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Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)

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