Shelley Berman
Born: 1925-02-03 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 2017-09-01
Known For: Acting
Biography
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed. He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.
Filmography
2013
2011
- Looking for Lenny as Self
2010
- Hawaii Five-0 as Morty Sapperstein
- The Legend of Secret Pass as Ira (voice)
2009
2008
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan as Zohan's Father
- Raising the Bar as Danny Rose
2007
- Pushing Daisies as Gustav Hofer
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s as Self (archive footage)
2006
- Hannah Montana as Dr. Froman
- The Holiday as Norman
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Jed Sorento
- The Aristocrats as Self
2004
- CSI: NY as George Savar
- Entourage as Uncle Shelley
- Boston Legal as Judge Robert Sanders
- Meet the Fockers as Judge Ira
2003
- Dead Like Me as Theo
2001
- The Bernie Mac Show as Shelley Berman
- Lizzie McGuire as Nobby Frostybump
- That's My Bush! as Principal
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as Nat David
- Even Stevens as Jackie the Janitor
- The Last Producer as Poker Player
1999
1998
- The King of Queens as Skitch
- L.A. Doctors
1997
1994
- Friends as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue as Shelley Berman
1991
- Motorama as Million Dollar Driver
1990
- Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. as Stromberg
1989
- Teen Witch as Mr. Weaver
1988
- Rented Lips as Bill Slotnik
1987
1986
- L.A. Law as Ben Flicker
1985
- MacGyver as Abe Sherman
1984
- Night Court as Al
- Brothers
1982
- Knight Rider as Josh Bevin
- Hotel
- St. Elsewhere as Bill Belvedere (voice)
- Matt Houston
1979
- Eischied
- Brenda Starr, Reporter as A.J. Livwright
1977
- CHiPs as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
- Forever Fernwood
1975
- Keep Off My Grass! ... (Director)
1974
1972
- Beware! The Blob as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
1970
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Every Home Should Have One as Nat Kaplan
1969
- Love, American Style as Window Washer
- The Barbara McNair Show as Self
1968
- Adam-12 as Phil Duke
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
- That's Life
1967
- Divorce American Style as David Grieff
1966
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
1965
1964
- Bewitched as Mr. Brinkman
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as Sheldon Veblen
- The Best Man as Sheldon Bascomb
- The Hollywood Palace as Self - Comedian
1963
- Burke's Law as King Dmitri
- Breaking Point
- The Judy Garland Show as Self
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show as Self
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- The DuPont Show of the Week as Self
1960
- The Fabulous Fifties as Self
1959
- The Twilight Zone as Archibald Beechcroft
- Rawhide as Mendel Sorkin
1958
- Peter Gunn
- Kraft Music Hall as Self
1957
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self - Guest Host
- The Lux Show as Self
1956
- The Steve Allen Show as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as Self
1955
- Dementia as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
1954
- The George Gobel Show as Self
1953
- General Electric Theater as Stanley
1950
- What's My Line? as Self - Mystery Guest
1948
- The Ed Sullivan Show as Self