Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Known for

Acting

Born

August 15, 1925

Birthplace

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died

December 23, 2007 (aged 82)

Biography

Canadian jazz pianist and composer.

Best known work

Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam

1972

The Silent Partner

The Silent Partner

1978

Begone Dull Care

Begone Dull Care

1949

Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest

1956

The Tender Game

The Tender Game

1958

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

2014

Piano Blues

Piano Blues

2003

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

1982

Omnibus

Omnibus

1967

The Music According to Tom Jobim

The Music According to Tom Jobim

2012

Filmography

TBA
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
as Self (archive footage)
TBA
Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents The Clark Terry Sextet ’77
as Self
2024
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
2016
Oscar
2014
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
as Self (archive footage)
2012
The Music According to Tom Jobim
as Self (archive footage)
2011
Oscar Peterson Trio: The Stuttgart Concert
as himself
2008
Jazz Icons: Oscar Peterson Live in '63, '64 & '65
as Self
2008
The Memories of Angels
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Jazz Evolution
as Self - Piano
2007
Jazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65
as Himself
2006
Oscar Peterson Trio: London Concert: 1964
as Self
2005
Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreaux presents Oscar Peterson Solo '75
as Oscar Peterson
2004
ParkinsonTV
as Self - Guest / Performer (archive footage) (1 episode)
2004
Oscar Peterson A Night In Vienna
as Piano
2004
Improvisation
as Self
2003
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
2002
Christopher Plummer: A Man For All Stages
as Self
1995
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
as Self, as Narrator, Script Consultant
1989
The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration
as Self
1984
Oscar Peterson's Easter Suite
as Himself
1982
Champs-ElyséesTV
as Self (1 episode)
1979
Oscar Peterson's Canadiana Suite
as Oscar Peterson, Music