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Oscar Levant

Date of Death: August 14, 1972 (65)

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Oscar Levant was an American concert pianist, composer, conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian, and actor. He was known for his performances in the films Rhapsody in Blue (1945), The Barkleys of Broadway (1949), An American in Paris (1951), and The Band Wagon (1953). He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for recordings featuring his piano performances. He was equally famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and later in movies and television, as for his music. He was portrayed by Sean Hayes in the Broadway play Good Night, Oscar, written by Doug Wright.

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[Broadway]
1927
Jerry Evans

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Oscar Levant FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Oscar Levant has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Oscar Levant has not appeared in the West End

Oscar Levant has written 2 shows including Ripples (Composer), Out of the Bottle (Composer).

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