Pianist Oscar Levant

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Oscar Levant

Living place: Pittsburgh

Birthday: 27-12-1906

Population of US 1906: 85,450,000

Global rank: #60915

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Pianist Oscar Levant profile

Who is Pianist Oscar Levant?
Pianist, composer, and intellectual who became known for his witty appearances on The Jack Paar Show and other television fare.
He recorded more than 20 films from 1929 until 1948 and wrote a number of pop chart songs, of which 1934's Blame It My Youth became his most famous.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He studied with famed pianist teacher Zygmunt Stojowski after moving to New York in 1922 following the death of his father. He also studied with Arnold Schoenberg and became close friends with George Gershwin.

Family life info

He married Barbara Wooddell on January 5, 1932, but the marriage only lasted a year. He then married June Gale on December 1, 1939.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Pianist Oscar Levant?
He frequently appeared on the NBC radio Kraft Music Hall of actor Al Jolson.

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Summary of Oscar Levant profile

When was Pianist Oscar Levant born?
Oscar Levant was born in 27-12-1906, death year is , at the age of 118.
Where is Pianist Oscar Levant's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Oscar Levant was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania- United States. is a Pianist, whose Zodiac is Capricorn, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Horse. Oscar Levant's global rank is 60915 and whose rank is 205 in list of famous Pianist. Population of US in 1906 is about 85,450,000 persons.
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Events in 1906 and 27-12

Events in US in the birth year of Oscar Levant

  • More than 500 people are killed during the San Francisco earthquake and ensuing three-day fire. Background: Great Disasters
  • President Roosevelt sails to the Panama Canal Zone. It is the first time a U.S. president has travelled outside the country while in office.

Birthday Oscar Levant (27-12) in history

  • Day 27-12 year 1831: Naturalist Darwin embarked on a voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
  • Day 27-12 year 1900: Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashed her first saloon.
  • Day 27-12 year 1932: Radio City Music Hall in New York City opened.
  • Day 27-12 year 1945: The World Bank was created with an agreement signed by 28 nations.
  • Day 27-12 year 1949: The Netherlands transferred sovereignty to Indonesia after more than 300 years of Dutch rule.
  • Day 27-12 year 1979: The Soviet Union took control of Afghanistan, installing Afghan politician Babrak Karmal as president.
  • Day 27-12 year 1996: Rwanda's first genocide trial opened for the 1994 slaughter of 800,000 Tutsis.
  • Day 27-12 year 2001: The U.S. announced plans to hold Taliban and al-Qaeda prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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