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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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Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Self - Resident Expert
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Information Please: Series 1, No. 10
Himself - Resident Panel Expert
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Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self (archive footage)
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You Were Meant for Me
Oscar Hoffman
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The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
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The Fred Astaire Songbook
Self (archive footage)

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