
George Jessel
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday3 April 1898
Died23 May 1981 (age 83)
Place of birthThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Known credits59
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), lic…

Sid & Judy
2019 · Self (archive footage)

The Other Side of the Wind
2018 · George Jessel

Frank Capra's American Dream
1997 · Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Reds
1981 · Himself - Witness

Diary of a Young Comic
1979 · Himself

Vega$
1978

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · Awards Announcer

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 · Self (voice)

The Phynx
1970 · George Jessel

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 · The Presence

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self

Valley of the Dolls
1967 · MC Grammy Awards

The Busy Body
1967 · Mr. Fessel

Hollywood Squares
1966 · Self - Center Square

The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self - Co-Host

Startime
1959 · Self

Juke Box Rhythm
1959 · George Jessel
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958 · Narrator
Wonders of Chicago
1958 · Narrator

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Self

Beau James
1957 · George Jessel

Wonders of New Orleans
1957 · Commentator

The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954 · Self

Yesterday and Today
1953 · Narrator (voice)

Yesterday and Today
1953 · Writer

Tonight We Sing
1953 · Producer

The I Don't Care Girl
1953 · Producer

Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1952 · Producer

Golden Girl
1951 · Producer

Anne of the Indies
1951 · Producer

The Jack Benny Program
1950 · George Jessel

The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · Self

What's My Line?
1950 · Self

Dancing in the Dark
1949 · Producer

Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949 · Producer

You're My Everything
1949 · Story

When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948 · Producer

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self

Nightmare Alley
1947 · Producer

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 · Songs

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 · Producer

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 · Additional Writing

Do You Love Me
1946 · Producer
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