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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.

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Public Speaking
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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O. Henry's Full House
William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
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Rhapsody in Blue
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The I Don't Care Girl
Charles Bennett
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Rhythm on the River
Billy Starbuck

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