George Jessel
Acting
- Born:
- 1898-04-03
- Died:
- 1981-05-23
- Place of birth:
- 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
Filmography
Sid & Judy
The Other Side of the Wind
Frank Capra's American Dream
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Reds
Diary of a Young Comic
Vega$
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Phynx
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Valley of the Dolls
The Busy Body
Hollywood Squares
The Merv Griffin Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
Startime
Juke Box Rhythm
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Wonders of Chicago
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Beau James
Wonders of New Orleans
The Steve Allen Show
The Jimmy Durante Show
Yesterday and Today
The Jack Benny Program
The Colgate Comedy Hour
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
Four Jills in a Jeep
Stage Door Canteen
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
It Might Be Worse
Politics
Love, Live & Laugh
Happy Days
Lucky Boy
George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy