George Jessel
American actor, singer, songwriter, film producer (1898-1981) · United States · Actors · Died at 83
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Something wrong?George Albert "Georgie" Jessel 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.
A life in dates
RedsFilm, 1981Himself - Witness1978
Vega$Series1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodFilm, Awards Announcer1970Jean Hersholt Humanitarian AwardAward1969
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?Film, The Presence1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries1966
Hollywood SquaresSeries1962
The Merv Griffin ShowSeries1961
The Mike Douglas ShowSeries1959
Juke Box RhythmFilm, George Jessel1957
Tonight Starring Jack PaarSeries
Beau JamesFilm, 1957George Jessel1956
The Steve Allen ShowSeries1954The Jimmy Durante ShowSeries1951
Anne of the IndiesFilm, Producer1950
The Colgate Comedy HourSeries1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries
When My Baby Smiles at MeFilm, 1948Producer1946
Do You Love MeFilm, Producer1943
Stage Door CanteenFilm, George Jessel1931
George Jessel and His Russian Art ChoirFilm1928George Washington CohenFilm, George Washington Cohen1926
Private Izzy MurphyFilm, I. Patrick Murphy1898Born3 April 1898Also in Deutsch
Photos 4
Filmography 40
SJSid & Judy
TWThe Other Side of the Wind
FDFrank Capra's American Dream
HFHollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageREReds
DCDiary of a Young ComicWHWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
TPThe Phynx
TCThe Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansCHCan Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
VDValley of the Dolls
TBThe Busy BodyJRJuke Box RhythmBJBeau James
TGThe I Don't Care Girl
TSTonight We Sing
YTYesterday and Today
WNWait Till the Sun Shines, NellieAIAnne of the Indies
GGGolden Girl
YEYou're My Everything
ODOh, You Beautiful Doll
DDDancing in the DarkWMWhen My Baby Smiles at Me
NANightmare Alley
INI Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowDMDo You Love Me
FJFour Jills in a JeepSCStage Door Canteen
RRRambling 'Round Radio Row #9
IWIt Might Be WorseGCGeorge Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
HDHappy Days
LBLucky Boy
LLLove, Live & Laugh
GGGinsberg the Great
SMSailor Izzy MurphyPMPrivate Izzy Murphy65 credits on file
Television 14
VEVega$RIRowan & Martin's Laugh-InHSHollywood Squares
TCThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTSThe Merv Griffin ShowTSThe Mike Douglas Show
STStartimeTPTonight Starring Jack PaarTSThe Steve Allen Show
WLWhat's My Line?THThe Colgate Comedy Hour
TPThe Jack Benny ProgramTSThe Ed Sullivan ShowAwards
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About this person
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel 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.
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