Acting credits
81
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Shelley Berman
Acting
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Movies: 21Series: 61Crew credits: 1
TMDB ID: 10403
IMDb ID: nm0066098
Known for: Acting
Born: February 3, 1925
Died: September 1, 2017
Age: 92
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1948 - 2013
Years active: 66
Average TMDB rating: 6.89
Wikidata: Q2620610
Also known as
Sheldon Leonard Berman • شلی برمن
Other jobs
Director (1)
Biography
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed. He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Shelley Berman.
6.5
When Jews Were Funny
2013 Movie
5.4
Looking for Lenny
as Self
2011 Movie
5.7
The Legend of Secret Pass
as Ira (voice)
2010 Movie
5.7
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Zohan's Father
2008 Movie
7.1
The Holiday
as Norman
2006 Movie
6.0
The Aristocrats
as Self
2005 Movie
6.3
Meet the Fockers
as Judge Ira
2004 Movie
4.2
The Last Producer
as Poker Player
2000 Movie
6.5
Motorama
as Million Dollar Driver
1991 Movie
1.0
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
as Stromberg
1990 Movie
6.0
Teen Witch
as Mr. Weaver
1989 Movie
3.4
Rented Lips
as Bill Slotnik
1988 Movie
Brenda Starr, Reporter
as A.J. Livwright
1979 Movie
6.0
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978 Movie
Keep Off My Grass!
Director
1975 Movie
4.6
Beware! The Blob
as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
1972 Movie
4.8
Every Home Should Have One
as Nat Kaplan
1970 Movie
5.6
Divorce American Style
as David Grieff
1967 Movie
7.2
The Best Man
as Sheldon Bascomb
1964 Movie
5.3
The Fabulous Fifties
as Self
1960 Movie
6.7
Dementia
as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
1955 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Shelley Berman.
7.8
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein • 1 eps
2010 Series
7.6
The Unusuals
1 eps
2009 Series
6.6
Raising the Bar
as Danny Rose • 1 eps
2008 Series
7.8
Pushing Daisies
as Gustav Hofer • 1 eps
2007 Series
7.1
Hannah Montana
as Dr. Froman • 1 eps
2006 Series
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento • 1 eps
2005 Series
7.9
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders • 11 eps
2004 Series
7.3
CSI: NY
as George Savar • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.4
Entourage
as Uncle Shelley • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.6
Dead Like Me
as Theo • 1 eps
2003 Series
6.5
The Bernie Mac Show
as Shelley Berman • 1 eps
2001 Series
6.6
That's My Bush!
as Principal • 1 eps
2001 Series
7.2
Lizzie McGuire
as Nobby Frostybump • 1 eps
2001 Series
8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nat David • 13 eps
2000 Series
7.0
Even Stevens
as Jackie the Janitor • 1 eps
2000 Series
6.5
Providence
1 eps
1999 Series
7.1
The King of Queens
as Skitch • 1 eps
1998 Series
7.0
L.A. Doctors
1 eps
1998 Series
8.5
Chicago Sons
1 eps
1997 Series
6.7
Arli$$
as Ollie Fogle • 1 eps
1996 Series
8.4
Friends
as Mr. Kaplan Jr. • 2 eps
1994 Series
5.4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self • 1 eps
1992 Series
7.0
L.A. Law
as Ben Flicker • 6 eps
1986 Series
7.7
MacGyver
as Abe Sherman • 1 eps
1985 Series