Person
George Jessel
Acting · 1898–1981 · 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
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Merv Griffin Show
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What's My Line?
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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Vega$
1978
The Jack Benny Program
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The Steve Allen Show
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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Filmography
- 2019Sid & JudySelf (archive footage)
- 2018The Other Side of the WindGeorge Jessel
- 1997Frank Capra's American DreamSelf (archive footage)
- 1983Hollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1981RedsHimself - Witness
- 1979Diary of a Young ComicHimself
- 1978Vega$
- 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodAwards Announcer
- 1970The Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansSelf (voice)
- 1970The PhynxGeorge Jessel
- 1969Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?The Presence
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf
- 1967Valley of the DollsMC Grammy Awards
- 1967The Busy BodyMr. Fessel
- 1966Hollywood SquaresSelf - Center Square
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1959StartimeSelf
- 1959Juke Box RhythmGeorge Jessel
- 1958Wonders of Puerto RicoNarrator
- 1958Wonders of ChicagoNarrator
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1957Beau JamesGeorge Jessel
- 1957Wonders of New OrleansCommentator
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
- 1954The Jimmy Durante ShowSelf
- 1953Yesterday and TodayNarrator (voice)
- 1953Tonight We SingProducer
- 1953The I Don't Care GirlProducer
- 1952Wait Till the Sun Shines, NellieProducer
- 1951Golden GirlProducer
- 1951Anne of the IndiesProducer
- 1950The Jack Benny ProgramGeorge Jessel
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949Dancing in the DarkProducer
- 1949Oh, You Beautiful DollProducer
- 1949You're My EverythingStory
- 1948When My Baby Smiles at MeProducer
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1947Nightmare AlleyProducer
- 1947I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowSongs
- 1946Do You Love MeProducer
- 1944Four Jills in a JeepMaster of Ceremonies
- 1943Stage Door CanteenGeorge Jessel
- 1938Vivacious LadySongs
- 1934Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9George Jessel
- 1933Private JonesAdaptation
- 1931George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
- 1931It Might Be WorseGeorge
- 1930Politics
- 1929Love, Live & LaughLuigi
- 1929Happy DaysMinstrel Show Performer
- 1929Lucky BoyGeorge Jessel
- 1928George Washington CohenGeorge Washington Cohen
- 1927Ginsberg the GreatJohnny Ginsberg
- 1927Sailor Izzy MurphyIzzy Murphy
- 1926Private Izzy MurphyI. Patrick Murphy
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