George Jessel
Acting
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.
TV Shows(13)
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Startime
Self
1959
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
The Steve Allen Show
Self
1956
The Jimmy Durante Show
Self
1954
The Jack Benny Program
George Jessel
1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
What's My Line?
Self
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Movies(31)
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Other Side of the Wind
George Jessel
2018
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
1997
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
Reds
Himself - Witness
1981
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
1979
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Awards Announcer
1976
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
1970
The Phynx
George Jessel
1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
The Presence
1969
Valley of the Dolls
MC Grammy Awards
1967
The Busy Body
Mr. Fessel
1967
Juke Box Rhythm
George Jessel
1959
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Narrator
1958
Wonders of Chicago
Narrator
1958
Beau James
George Jessel
1957
Wonders of New Orleans
Commentator
1957
Yesterday and Today
Narrator (voice)
1953
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master of Ceremonies
1944
Stage Door Canteen
George Jessel
1943
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
George Jessel
1934
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
It Might Be Worse
George
1931
Politics
1930
Love, Live & Laugh
Luigi
1929
Happy Days
Minstrel Show Performer
1929
Lucky Boy
George Jessel
1929
George Washington Cohen
George Washington Cohen
1928
Ginsberg the Great
Johnny Ginsberg
1927
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Izzy Murphy
1927
Private Izzy Murphy
I. Patrick Murphy
1926