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.
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Filmography
Acting
43 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
The Steve Allen Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Jack Benny Program
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Startime
Hollywood Squares
The Other Side of the Wind
The Jimmy Durante Show
Reds
Valley of the Dolls
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Stage Door Canteen
Sid & Judy
Frank Capra's American Dream
The Phynx
Happy Days
The Busy Body
Love, Live & Laugh
Juke Box Rhythm
Diary of a Young Comic
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Beau James
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Private Izzy Murphy
Lucky Boy
Yesterday and Today
Wonders of Chicago
It Might Be Worse
Four Jills in a Jeep
Ginsberg the Great
George Washington Cohen
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Private Jones
Wonders of New Orleans
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
Producing
11 credits
Nightmare Alley
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Anne of the Indies
Golden Girl
The I Don't Care Girl
Dancing in the Dark
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
When My Baby Smiles at Me
Do You Love Me
Tonight We Sing
Other credits
5 credits
Vega$
Vivacious Lady
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
Politics
Writing
3 credits
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