Oscar Levant
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
What's My Line?
Self
An American in Paris
Adam Cook
The Cobweb
Mr. Capp
Rhythm on the River
Billy Starbuck
Night Parade
Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
The Barkleys of Broadway
Ezra Millar
O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
Romance on the High Seas
Oscar Farrar
Rhapsody in Blue
Oscar Levant
Humoresque
Sid Jeffers
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Self (archive footage)
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Self (archive footage)
The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Dick Rayburn
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Self - Resident Expert
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10
Himself - Resident Panel Expert
The Dance of Life
Jerry Evans
You Were Meant for Me
Oscar Hoffman
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self (archive footage)
The I Don't Care Girl
Charles Bennett
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Self
Information Please: Series 2, No. 12
Self - Panelist
Ben Bernie and All the Lads
Himself
Information Please: Series 1, No. 1
Himself - Panelist
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self