Doug Wright's 'Good Night, Oscar,' features Sean Hayes as Oscar Levant, a talented musician and wit. Levant, born to Orthodox Jewish parents, displayed prodigious talent early, performing piano recitals by eight. He immersed himself in New York's music scene, ultimately composing for Hollywood films, including the notable standard 'Blame It on My Youth.' Levant became renowned for his performances of Gershwin's works. His celebrity status was amplified by his candid discussions of mental health issues, earning him recognition as one of the first publicly acknowledged dysfunctional celebrities in America.
Levant was a child prodigy performing piano recitals by the age of eight and later became a prominent Hollywood composer, creating memorable music for over 20 movies.
His sharp wit and self-deprecating humor made him a celebrated figure on radio and television, discussing mental health openly, unlike many of his contemporaries.
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