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