George Jessel
Actor
Born April 3, 1898 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
The Other Side of the Wind
George Jessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reds
Himself - Witness
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
Vega$
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Awards Announcer
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
The Phynx
George Jessel
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
The Presence
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
Valley of the Dolls
MC Grammy Awards
The Busy Body
Mr. Fessel
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Startime
Self
Juke Box Rhythm
George Jessel
Beau James
George Jessel
Wonders of New Orleans
Commentator
The Steve Allen Show
Self
Yesterday and Today
Narrator (voice)
Tonight We Sing
The I Don't Care Girl
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Golden Girl
Anne of the Indies
The Jack Benny Program
George Jessel
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
What's My Line?
Self
Dancing in the Dark
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
You're My Everything
When My Baby Smiles at Me
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Nightmare Alley
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Do You Love Me
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master of Ceremonies
Stage Door Canteen
George Jessel
Vivacious Lady
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
George Jessel
Private Jones
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
It Might Be Worse
George
Love, Live & Laugh
Luigi
Happy Days
Minstrel Show Performer
Lucky Boy
George Jessel
Ginsberg the Great
Johnny Ginsberg
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
I. Patrick Murphy