George Jessel
Acting
Born: 1898-04-03 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
What's My Line?
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
The Steve Allen Show
Self
The Jack Benny Program
George Jessel
Vega$
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
Startime
Self
Reds
Himself - Witness
Valley of the Dolls
MC Grammy Awards
The Other Side of the Wind
George Jessel
Love, Live & Laugh
Luigi
Stage Door Canteen
George Jessel
Happy Days
Minstrel Show Performer
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Awards Announcer
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Juke Box Rhythm
George Jessel
The Busy Body
Mr. Fessel
Beau James
George Jessel
The Phynx
George Jessel
Private Izzy Murphy
I. Patrick Murphy
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
The Presence
Ginsberg the Great
Johnny Ginsberg
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master of Ceremonies
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
It Might Be Worse
George
Wonders of New Orleans
Commentator
Lucky Boy
George Jessel