Shelley Berman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1925
- Died
- September 1, 2017 (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed. He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.
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Filmography
Presenting Geraldine Page
Movie
When Jews Were Funny
Movie
Looking for Lenny
Movie · as Self
The Legend of Secret Pass
Movie · as Ira (voice)
Hawaii Five-0
TV · as Morty Sapperstein · 1 ep
The Unusuals
TV · 1 ep
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Movie · as Zohan's Father
Raising the Bar
TV · as Danny Rose · 1 ep
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Pushing Daisies
TV · as Gustav Hofer · 1 ep
The Holiday
Movie · as Norman
Hannah Montana
TV · as Dr. Froman · 1 ep
The Aristocrats
Movie · as Self
Grey's Anatomy
TV · as Jed Sorento · 1 ep
Meet the Fockers
Movie · as Judge Ira
Entourage
TV · as Uncle Shelley · 1 ep
CSI: NY
TV · as George Savar · 1 ep
Boston Legal
TV · as Judge Robert Sanders · 11 eps
Dead Like Me
TV · as Theo · 1 ep
That's My Bush!
TV · as Principal · 1 ep
Lizzie McGuire
TV · as Nobby Frostybump · 1 ep
The Bernie Mac Show
TV · as Shelley Berman · 1 ep
The Last Producer
Movie · as Poker Player
Even Stevens
TV · as Jackie the Janitor · 1 ep
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · as Nat David · 13 eps
Providence
TV · 1 ep
The King of Queens
TV · as Skitch · 1 ep
L.A. Doctors
TV · 1 ep
Chicago Sons
TV · as Mr. McLashan · 1 ep
Arli$$
TV · as Ollie Fogle · 1 ep
Friends
TV · as Mr. Kaplan Jr. · 2 eps
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Movie · as Shelley Berman
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Motorama
Movie · as Million Dollar Driver
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
Movie · as Stromberg
Teen Witch
Movie · as Mr. Weaver
Rented Lips
Movie · as Bill Slotnik
Monsters
TV · as Leo Tandoski · 1 ep
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
Movie · as Harold
L.A. Law
TV · as Ben Flicker · 6 eps
MacGyver
TV · as Abe Sherman · 1 ep
Brothers
TV · 2 eps
Night Court
TV · as Al · 1 ep
Knight Rider
TV · as Josh Bevin · 1 ep
Hotel
TV · 1 ep
Matt Houston
TV · 1 ep
St. Elsewhere
TV · as Bill Belvedere (voice) · 1 ep
Brenda Starr, Reporter
Movie · as A.J. Livwright
Eischied
TV · 1 ep
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Movie
Vega$
TV · 1 ep
Flying High
TV · as Phil · 1 ep
CHiPs
TV · as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited) · 2 eps
Forever Fernwood
TV · 30 eps
Beware! The Blob
Movie · as Mr. Carmel
Emergency!
TV · as Art Frommich · 1 ep
Every Home Should Have One
Movie · as Nat Kaplan
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
TV · as Dr. Walter Udall · 1 ep
The Barbara McNair Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Love, American Style
TV · as Window Washer, George · 1 ep
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV · as Self (uncredited) · 3 eps
That's Life
TV · 32 eps
Adam-12
TV · as Phil Duke · 1 ep
Divorce American Style
Movie · as David Grieff
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
TV · as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse · 1 ep
Hollywood Squares
TV · as Self, Self - Center Square · 4 eps
Mister Roberts
TV · 1 ep
Get Smart
TV · as Elwood Box (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Best Man
Movie · as Sheldon Bascomb
Bewitched
TV · as Mr. Brinkman · 1 ep
The Hollywood Palace
TV · as Self - Comedian · 1 ep
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV · as Sheldon Veblen · 1 ep
Burke's Law
TV · as King Dmitri · 1 ep
Breaking Point
TV · 1 ep
The Judy Garland Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 7 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The DuPont Show of the Week
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Mike Douglas Show
TV · as Self, Self - Co-Host · 4 eps
The Fabulous Fifties
Movie · as Self
The Twilight Zone
TV · as Archibald Beechcroft · 1 ep
Rawhide
TV · as Mendel Sorkin · 1 ep
Peter Gunn
TV · 1 ep
Kraft Music Hall
TV · as Self · 2 eps
The Lux Show
TV · as Self · 3 eps
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV · as Self - Guest Host · 1 ep
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps
The Steve Allen Show
TV · as Self, Self - Drunk on Telephone · 2 eps
Dementia
Movie · as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
The George Gobel Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
General Electric Theater
TV · as Stanley · 1 ep
What's My Line?
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 6 eps