Oscar Levant

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Oscar Levant

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Why Is Oscar Levant Influential?

According to Wikipedia, 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 , The Barkleys of Broadway , An American in Paris , and The Band Wagon . He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for recordings featuring his piano performances. He was as equally famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on 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. Levant appeared as himself in the Gershwin biopic Rhapsody in Blue .

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What Are Oscar Levant's Academic Contributions?

Oscar Levant has made the following academic contributions:

• The Memoirs of an Amnesiac