George Jessel
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 3, 1898
- Died
- May 23, 1981 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
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Filmography
Sid & Judy
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Other Side of the Wind
Movie · as George Jessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Movie · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reds
Movie · as Himself - Witness
Diary of a Young Comic
Movie · as Himself
Vega$
TV · 1 ep
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Movie · as Awards Announcer
The Phynx
Movie · as George Jessel
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Movie · as Self (voice)
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Movie · as The Presence
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Valley of the Dolls
Movie · as MC Grammy Awards
The Busy Body
Movie · as Mr. Fessel
Hollywood Squares
TV · as Self - Center Square · 4 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 8 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
TV · as Self, Self - Co-Host · 3 eps
Juke Box Rhythm
Movie · as George Jessel
Startime
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Wonders of Chicago
Movie · as Narrator
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Movie · as Narrator
Wonders of New Orleans
Movie · as Commentator
Beau James
Movie · as George Jessel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV · as Self · 4 eps
The Steve Allen Show
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Jimmy Durante Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Yesterday and Today
Movie · as Narrator (voice)
The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV · as Self · 4 eps
The Jack Benny Program
TV · as George Jessel · 1 ep
What's My Line?
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Four Jills in a Jeep
Movie · as Master of Ceremonies
Stage Door Canteen
Movie · as George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
Movie · as George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
Movie
It Might Be Worse
Movie · as George
Politics
Movie
Happy Days
Movie · as Minstrel Show Performer
Love, Live & Laugh
Movie · as Luigi
Lucky Boy
Movie · as George Jessel
George Washington Cohen
Movie · as George Washington Cohen
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Movie · as Izzy Murphy
Ginsberg the Great
Movie · as Johnny Ginsberg
Private Izzy Murphy
Movie · as I. Patrick Murphy