George Jessel
Born: 1898-04-03 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 1981-05-23
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2019
- Sid & Judy as Self (archive footage)
2018
- The Other Side of the Wind as George Jessel
1997
- Frank Capra's American Dream as Self (archive footage)
1983
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
- Reds as Himself - Witness
1979
- Diary of a Young Comic as Himself
1978
1976
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as Awards Announcer
1970
- The Phynx as George Jessel
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians as Self (voice)
1969
1968
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
1967
- Valley of the Dolls as MC Grammy Awards
- The Busy Body as Mr. Fessel
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show as Self
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
1959
- Startime as Self
- Juke Box Rhythm as George Jessel
1958
- Wonders of Puerto Rico as Narrator
- Wonders of Chicago as Narrator
1957
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self
- Beau James as George Jessel
- Wonders of New Orleans as Commentator
1956
- The Steve Allen Show as Self
1954
- The Jimmy Durante Show as Self
1953
- Yesterday and Today as Narrator (voice)
- Tonight We Sing ... (Producer)
- The I Don't Care Girl ... (Producer)
1952
- Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie ... (Producer)
1951
- Anne of the Indies ... (Producer)
- Golden Girl ... (Producer)
1950
- What's My Line? as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour as Self
- The Jack Benny Program as George Jessel
1949
- Dancing in the Dark ... (Producer)
- You're My Everything ... (Story)
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll ... (Producer)
1948
- The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
- When My Baby Smiles at Me ... (Producer)
1947
- Nightmare Alley ... (Producer)
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now ... (Songs)
1946
- Do You Love Me ... (Producer)
1944
- Four Jills in a Jeep as Master of Ceremonies
1943
- Stage Door Canteen as George Jessel
1938
- Vivacious Lady ... (Songs)
1934
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 as George Jessel
1933
- Private Jones ... (Adaptation)
1931
1930
1929
- Happy Days as Minstrel Show Performer
- Lucky Boy as George Jessel
- Love, Live & Laugh as Luigi
1928
- George Washington Cohen as George Washington Cohen
1927
- Sailor Izzy Murphy as Izzy Murphy
- Ginsberg the Great as Johnny Ginsberg
1926
- Private Izzy Murphy as I. Patrick Murphy