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George Jessel
Acting

George Jessel

Born 1898-04-03
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring George Jessel

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Merv Griffin Show
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The Merv Griffin Show

1962
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What's My Line?
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What's My Line?

1950
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Reds
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Reds

1981
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Nightmare Alley
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Nightmare Alley

1947
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The Other Side of the Wind
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The Other Side of the Wind

2018
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (65 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Sid & JudySid & JudySelf (archive footage)Movie2019
The Other Side of the WindThe Other Side of the WindGeorge JesselMovie2018
Frank Capra's American DreamFrank Capra's American DreamSelf (archive footage)Movie1997
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageHollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie1983
RedsRedsHimself - WitnessMovie1981
Diary of a Young ComicDiary of a Young ComicHimselfMovie1979
Vega$Vega$Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodAwards AnnouncerMovie1976
The Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansThe Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansSelf (voice)Movie1970
The PhynxThe PhynxGeorge JesselMovie1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?The PresenceMovie1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelfTV Series1968
Valley of the DollsValley of the DollsMC Grammy AwardsMovie1967
The Busy BodyThe Busy BodyMr. FesselMovie1967
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - Center SquareTV Series1966
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-HostTV Series1961
StartimeStartimeSelfTV Series1959
Juke Box RhythmJuke Box RhythmGeorge JesselMovie1959
Wonders of Puerto RicoNarratorMovie1958
Wonders of ChicagoNarratorMovie1958
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTonight Starring Jack PaarSelfTV Series1957
Beau JamesBeau JamesGeorge JesselMovie1957
Wonders of New OrleansWonders of New OrleansCommentatorMovie1957
The Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen ShowSelfTV Series1956
The Jimmy Durante ShowSelfTV Series1954
Yesterday and TodayYesterday and TodayNarrator (voice)Movie1953
Yesterday and TodayYesterday and TodayWriterMovie1953
Tonight We SingTonight We SingProducerMovie1953
The I Don't Care GirlThe I Don't Care GirlProducerMovie1953
Wait Till the Sun Shines, NellieWait Till the Sun Shines, NellieProducerMovie1952
Golden GirlGolden GirlProducerMovie1951
Anne of the IndiesAnne of the IndiesProducerMovie1951
The Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny ProgramGeorge JesselTV Series1950
The Colgate Comedy HourThe Colgate Comedy HourSelfTV Series1950
What's My Line?What's My Line?SelfTV Series1950
Dancing in the DarkDancing in the DarkProducerMovie1949
Oh, You Beautiful DollOh, You Beautiful DollProducerMovie1949
You're My EverythingYou're My EverythingStoryMovie1949
When My Baby Smiles at MeWhen My Baby Smiles at MeProducerMovie1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948
Nightmare AlleyNightmare AlleyProducerMovie1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowI Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowSongsMovie1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowI Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowProducerMovie1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowI Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowAdditional WritingMovie1947
Do You Love MeDo You Love MeProducerMovie1946
Four Jills in a JeepFour Jills in a JeepMaster of CeremoniesMovie1944
Stage Door CanteenStage Door CanteenGeorge JesselMovie1943
Vivacious LadyVivacious LadySongsMovie1938
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9George JesselMovie1934
Private JonesPrivate JonesAdaptationMovie1933
George Jessel and His Russian Art ChoirGeorge Jessel and His Russian Art ChoirSelf / AppearanceMovie1931
It Might Be WorseIt Might Be WorseGeorgeMovie1931
PoliticsSelf / AppearanceMovie1930
Love, Live & LaughLove, Live & LaughLuigiMovie1929
Love, Live & LaughLove, Live & LaughDialogueMovie1929
Happy DaysHappy DaysMinstrel Show PerformerMovie1929
Lucky BoyLucky BoyGeorge JesselMovie1929
Lucky BoyLucky BoyScreenplayMovie1929
George Washington CohenGeorge Washington CohenMovie1928
Ginsberg the GreatGinsberg the GreatJohnny GinsbergMovie1927
Sailor Izzy MurphySailor Izzy MurphyIzzy MurphyMovie1927
Private Izzy MurphyPrivate Izzy MurphyI. Patrick MurphyMovie1926