George Jessel

George Jessel

Acting
April 3, 1898 May 23, 1981 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA 1 popularity
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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.

Movies

20 titles
Sid & Judy
4K 7.4

Self (archive footage)

Sid & Judy

2019
The Other Side of the Wind
4K 6.7

George Jessel

The Other Side of the Wind

2018
Frank Capra's American Dream
4K 6.3

Self (archive footage)

Frank Capra's American Dream

1997
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
4K 7.0

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983
Reds
4K 6.9

Himself - Witness

Reds

1981
Diary of a Young Comic
4K 7.0

Himself

Diary of a Young Comic

1979
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
4K 4.4

Awards Announcer

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

1976
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
4K 6.0

Self (voice)

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

1970
The Phynx
4K 3.6

George Jessel

The Phynx

1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
4K 4.8

The Presence

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

1969
Valley of the Dolls
4K 6.0

MC Grammy Awards

Valley of the Dolls

1967
The Busy Body
4K 7.2

Mr. Fessel

The Busy Body

1967
Juke Box Rhythm
4K 7.7

George Jessel

Juke Box Rhythm

1959
Beau James
4K 5.4

George Jessel

Beau James

1957
Wonders of New Orleans
4K

Commentator

Wonders of New Orleans

1957
Yesterday and Today
4K 7.0

Narrator (voice)

Yesterday and Today

1953
Four Jills in a Jeep
4K 6.8

Master of Ceremonies

Four Jills in a Jeep

1944
Stage Door Canteen
4K 6.3

George Jessel

Stage Door Canteen

1943
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
4K 5.0

George Jessel

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

1934
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
4K 4.3

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

1931

TV Shows

14 titles
Vega$
4K 6.9
TV

Vega$

1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
4K 6.8
TV

Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968
Hollywood Squares
4K 7.5
TV

Self - Center Square

Hollywood Squares

1966
The Merv Griffin Show
4K 6.8
TV

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
4K 7.5
TV

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
The Mike Douglas Show
4K 5.8
TV

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

1961
The Mike Douglas Show
4K 5.8
TV

Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

1961
Startime
4K 6.8
TV

Self

Startime

1959
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
4K 7.5
TV

Self

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957
The Steve Allen Show
4K 6.2
TV

Self

The Steve Allen Show

1956
The Jack Benny Program
4K 7.8
TV

George Jessel

The Jack Benny Program

1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour
4K 6.9
TV

Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950
What's My Line?
4K 7.0
TV

Self

What's My Line?

1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
4K 6.8
TV

Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

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