Oscar Levant

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oscar Levant
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1906(1906-12-27)
Age	118
Date Of Death	1972-08-14
Birthplace	Pittsburgh
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Oscar Levant Biography

Oscar Levant is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 27, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Pianist composer, intellectual, and pianist who gained notoriety for his humorous performances in The The Pianist, composer, and intellectual who became known for his witty appearances on The Jack Paar Show and other TV fare. Show as well as other shows on TV.

He was often seen regularly on NBC Radio’s Kraft Music Hall starring He regularly appeared on NBC radio’s Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson..

He got married Barbara Wooddell on January 5 1932. The marriage lasted just a few months. He later married June Gale on December 1, 1939.

Oscar Levant Net Worth

Oscar Levant is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oscar Levant 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied with the famous piano teacher Zygmunt Stojowski following his move from New York in 1922 following his father’s passing. He also worked alongside He studied with famed piano pedagogue Zygmunt Stojowski after moving to New York in 1922 following his father’s death. He also studied with Arnold Schoenberg and became close friends with George Gershwin. and became close with George Gershwin.

He scored over 20 films between 1929 and 1948. He also composed a number of pop songs that charted among them 1934’s Blame It on My Youth was his biggest hit.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Oscar Levant height 5 ft 10 in Oscar weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Oscar Levant Dating?

According to our records, Oscar Levant married to June Gale , Barbara Woodell. As of December 1, 2023, Oscar Levant’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Oscar Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Oscar Levant celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Oscar Levant

1. Oscar Levant was born on December 27, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2. He began playing the piano at age three and made his debut at Carnegie Hall at age 17.
3. Levant appeared in over 20 films including “An American in Paris” (1951).
4. He was a regular guest on “The Jack Paar Show” and had his own TV show, “The Oscar Levant Show”.
5. Levant suffered from mental illness and was hospitalized several times.
6. He wrote several books including his autobiography, “Memoirs of an Amnesiac”.
7. Levant’s most famous quote is: “I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin.”
8. He died on August 14, 1972 in Beverly Hills, California.
9. Levant received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to motion pictures.
10. His music compositions include the popular song “Blame It On My Youth”.

What was Oscar Levant famous for?

Oscar Levant (1906-1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, as for his music. Levant traveled to Hollywood, where his career took a turn for the better.

Can Oscar Levant really play piano?

The child of Russian Jewish immigrants, Levant was born in Pittsburgh in 1906 and showed unusual prowess on the piano at a young age. He later moved to New York where, at his mother’s insistence, he studied with respected classical teachers.

When did Oscar Levant pass away?

August 14, 1972

Is Oscar Levant a real person?

Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American concert pianist, composer, music conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian and actor.

Was Oscar Levant ever married?

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