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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 17, 2018 · Oscar Levant, edgy, unhinged and brilliant, was a rumpled, chain-smoking man whose stinging one-liners about showbiz — “strip away the phony tinsel of Hollywood and you’ll find the real tinsel...
Dec 24, 2006 · Oscar Levant: Hollywood's First Celebrity Meltdown. A century ago this week, pianist, actor, writer and wit Oscar Levant was born. We remember the man some have called America's first...
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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...
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A composer of vital and original music and an extraordinary individual in whatever interpretation one might use, Oscar Levant was one of the most intriguing entertainment enigmas of the 20th century. Born December 27, 1906. Died August 14, 1972 (65) Add to list.
- Music Department, Actor, Composer
- December 27, 1906
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- August 14, 1972
Jun 11, 2023 · June 11, 2023. Sean Hayes, who portrays the witty but troubled pianist Oscar Levant in “Good Night, Oscar,” won the Tony for best lead actor in play. Best known for his long-running role as...
Apr 24, 2023 · April 24, 2023. Oscar Levant in American in Paris Warner Bros. Entertainment. Broadway's got a new bio-play, Good Night, Oscar, written by Doug Wright and starring Will and Grace star and Tony...