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Oscar Levant
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Oscar Levant

1906 – 1972 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · Active 1923–2011

Oscar Levant, born in 1906, was an American actor known for his sharp wit and sardonic humor. In The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973), he brings a unique perspective on the filmmaking process, reflecting his extensive knowledge of cinema. Levant's career spanned various forms of entertainment, but his role in this documentary highlights his connection to the world of film, where his personality and insights resonate with fans of cult and classic cinema.

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The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

1973 ★ 8.3
as Self (archive footage)

Acclaimed profiles of eight great American film directors. Produced and directed by Richard Schickel and narrated by Cliff Robertson, with solid interviews and film clips, the series reviews the careers of Raoul Walsh, Frank Capra, Howard Hawks, King Vidor, George Cukor, William A. Wellman, Alfred Hitchcock and Vincente Minnelli.

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Filmography

39 credits
2010s 1 credit
2011
Public Speaking as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
2000s 2 credits
2005
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2003
Movie ★ 8.0
1990s 2 credits
1994
That's Entertainment! III as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1991
The Fred Astaire Songbook as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1970s 2 credits
1976
That's Entertainment, Part II as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1960s 1 credit
1962
TV ★ 6.6
1950s 7 credits
1957
TV ★ 7.5
1955
The Cobweb as Mr. Capp
Movie ★ 5.7
1953
The Band Wagon as Lester Marton
Movie ★ 7.2
1953
The I Don't Care Girl as Charles Bennett
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
O. Henry's Full House as William Smith (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief")
Movie ★ 6.9
1951
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
TV ★ 7.0
1940s 10 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.9
1948
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
You Were Meant for Me as Oscar Hoffman
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
Humoresque as Sid Jeffers
Movie ★ 7.0
1945
Rhapsody in Blue as Oscar Levant
Movie ★ 6.6
1941
Movie ★ 10.0
1941
Kiss the Boys Goodbye as Dick Rayburn
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Information Please Series 2, No. 2 as Self - Resident Expert
Movie ★ 10.0
1940
Rhythm on the River as Billy Starbuck
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10 as Himself - Resident Panel Expert
Movie ★ 9.0
1930s 1 credit
1939
Movie ★ 6.1
1920s 3 credits
1929
Night Parade as Ann Pennington's Piano Accompanist
Movie ★ 5.2
1929
The Dance of Life as Jerry Evans
Movie ★ 5.8
1923
Movie ★ 5.5
Crew Credits
1940s 1 credit
1942
Movie ★ 7.0
1930s 7 credits
1939
Movie ★ 6.1
1937
Nothing Sacred Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
In Person Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 6.8
1934
Crime Without Passion Additional Music
Movie ★ 5.9
1934
Let's Try Again Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 3.5
1930
Movie ★ 7.0
1920s 2 credits
1929
Movie ★ 6.1
1929
Movie ★ 4.4