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George Jessel

George Jessel

Actor · Born 1898-04-03 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Reds (1981) — Himself - Witness
  2. The Other Side of the Wind (2018) — George Jessel
  3. Valley of the Dolls (1967) — MC Grammy Awards
  4. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
  5. Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
  6. What's My Line? (1950) — Self
  7. Vega$ (1978)
  8. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
  9. Stage Door Canteen (1943) — George Jessel
  10. The Jack Benny Program (1950) — George Jessel
  11. Sid & Judy (2019) — Self (archive footage)
  12. Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) — Awards Announcer
  13. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) — Self
  14. Hollywood Squares (1966) — Self - Center Square
  15. The Phynx (1970) — George Jessel
  16. Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969) — The Presence
  17. The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
  18. The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
  19. Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) — Self (archive footage)
  20. The Busy Body (1967) — Mr. Fessel
  21. The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self
  22. Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) — Self
  23. It Might Be Worse (1931) — George
  24. Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) — Master of Ceremonies
  25. Beau James (1957) — George Jessel
  26. Lucky Boy (1929) — George Jessel
  27. Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934) — George Jessel
  28. Startime (1959) — Self
  29. George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931)
  30. Happy Days (1929) — Minstrel Show Performer
  31. Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  32. Juke Box Rhythm (1959) — George Jessel
  33. Diary of a Young Comic (1979) — Himself
  34. Yesterday and Today (1953) — Narrator (voice)
  35. Private Izzy Murphy (1926) — I. Patrick Murphy
  36. Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927) — Izzy Murphy
  37. Love, Live & Laugh (1929) — Luigi
  38. Ginsberg the Great (1927) — Johnny Ginsberg
  39. The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970) — Self (voice)
  40. George Washington Cohen (1928) — George Washington Cohen