George Jessel

George Jessel

Acting
Born 1898-04-03 Died 1981-05-23 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA 59 credits
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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.
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Filmography
Acting 43 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · ★ 7.5 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self, Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
1950 · Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Self
The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
1950 · George Jessel
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self
Startime
Startime
1959 · Self
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
1966 · Self - Center Square
The Other Side of the Wind
The Other Side of the Wind
2018 · ★ 6.7 · George Jessel
The Jimmy Durante Show
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954 · Self
Reds
Reds
1981 · ★ 6.9 · Himself - Witness
Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
1967 · ★ 6.0 · MC Grammy Awards
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · Awards Announcer
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
1943 · George Jessel
Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997 · Self (archive footage)
The Phynx
The Phynx
1970 · George Jessel
Happy Days
Happy Days
1929 · Minstrel Show Performer
The Busy Body
The Busy Body
1967 · Mr. Fessel
Love, Live & Laugh
Love, Live & Laugh
1929 · Luigi, Dialogue
Juke Box Rhythm
Juke Box Rhythm
1959 · George Jessel
Diary of a Young Comic
Diary of a Young Comic
1979 · Himself
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927 · Izzy Murphy
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 · The Presence
Beau James
Beau James
1957 · George Jessel
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 · Self (voice)
Private Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
1926 · I. Patrick Murphy
Lucky Boy
Lucky Boy
1929 · George Jessel, Screenplay
Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today
1953 · Narrator (voice), Writer
Wonders of Chicago
Wonders of Chicago
1958 · Narrator
It Might Be Worse
It Might Be Worse
1931 · George
Four Jills in a Jeep
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944 · Master of Ceremonies
Ginsberg the Great
Ginsberg the Great
1927 · Johnny Ginsberg
George Washington Cohen
George Washington Cohen
1928 · George Washington Cohen
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958 · Narrator
Private Jones
Private Jones
1933 · Adaptation
Wonders of New Orleans
Wonders of New Orleans
1957 · Commentator
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934 · George Jessel
Producing 11 credits
Other credits 5 credits
Writing 3 credits
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