George Jessel
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
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Colgate Comedy Hour
All Movies (31)
- Sid & Judy2019 · as Self (archive footage)
- The Other Side of the Wind2018 · as George Jessel
- Frank Capra's American Dream1997 · as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage1983 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Reds1981 · as Himself - Witness
- Diary of a Young Comic1979 · as Himself
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976 · as Awards Announcer
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians1970 · as Self (voice)
- The Phynx1970 · as George Jessel
- Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?1969 · as The Presence
- Valley of the Dolls1967 · as MC Grammy Awards
- The Busy Body1967 · as Mr. Fessel
- Juke Box Rhythm1959 · as George Jessel
- Wonders of Puerto Rico1958 · as Narrator
- Wonders of Chicago1958 · as Narrator
- Beau James1957 · as George Jessel
- Wonders of New Orleans1957 · as Commentator
- Yesterday and Today1953 · as Narrator (voice)
- Four Jills in a Jeep1944 · as Master of Ceremonies
- Stage Door Canteen1943 · as George Jessel
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #91934 · as George Jessel
- George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir1931
- It Might Be Worse1931 · as George
- Politics1930
- Love, Live & Laugh1929 · as Luigi
- Happy Days1929 · as Minstrel Show Performer
- Lucky Boy1929 · as George Jessel
- George Washington Cohen1928 · as George Washington Cohen
- Ginsberg the Great1927 · as Johnny Ginsberg
- Sailor Izzy Murphy1927 · as Izzy Murphy
- Private Izzy Murphy1926 · as I. Patrick Murphy
All TV Shows (14)
- Vega$1978
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self - Co-Host
- Startime1959 · as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957 · as Self
- The Steve Allen Show1956 · as Self
- The Jimmy Durante Show1954 · as Self
- The Jack Benny Program1950 · as George Jessel
- The Colgate Comedy Hour1950 · as Self
- What's My Line?1950 · as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self