
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 pro…
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Filmography
Acting (44)
Movies (31)
Sid & Judy
2019as Self (archive footage)
The Other Side of the Wind
2018as George Jessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reds
1981as Himself - Witness
Diary of a Young Comic
1979as Himself
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976as Awards Announcer
The Phynx
1970as George Jessel
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970as Self (voice)
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969as The Presence
Valley of the Dolls
1967as MC Grammy Awards
The Busy Body
1967as Mr. Fessel
Juke Box Rhythm
1959as George Jessel
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958as Narrator
Wonders of Chicago
1958as Narrator
Beau James
1957as George Jessel
Wonders of New Orleans
1957as Commentator
Yesterday and Today
1953as Narrator (voice)
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944as Master of Ceremonies
Stage Door Canteen
1943as George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934as George Jessel
It Might Be Worse
1931as George
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931Politics
1930
Happy Days
1929as Minstrel Show Performer
Love, Live & Laugh
1929as Luigi
Lucky Boy
1929as George Jessel
George Washington Cohen
1928as George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
1927as Johnny Ginsberg
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927as Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
1926as I. Patrick Murphy
Television (13)
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961as Self - Co-Host
Startime
1959Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956as Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954as Self
What's My Line?
1950as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950as George Jessel
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
Crew (17)
Movies (17)
Tonight We Sing
1953Producer
The I Don't Care Girl
1953Producer
Yesterday and Today
1953Writer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1952Producer
Golden Girl
1951Producer
Anne of the Indies
1951Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949Producer
You're My Everything
1949Story
Dancing in the Dark
1949Producer
When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948Producer
Nightmare Alley
1947Producer
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947Songs
Do You Love Me
1946Producer
Vivacious Lady
1938Songs
Private Jones
1933Adaptation
Love, Live & Laugh
1929Dialogue
Lucky Boy
1929Screenplay
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