Biography
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
The Cobweb
Mr. Capp
Humoresque
Sid Jeffers
Rhapsody in Blue
Oscar Levant
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)
An American in Paris
Adam Cook
Romance on the High Seas
Oscar Farrar
Rhythm on the River
Billy Starbuck
The Band Wagon
Lester Marton
Night Parade
Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")