Acting credits
39
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
George Jessel
Acting
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Movies: 41Series: 12Crew credits: 17
TMDB ID: 148585
IMDb ID: nm0422181
Known for: Acting
Born: April 3, 1898
Died: May 23, 1981
Age: 83
Place of birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1926 - 2019
Years active: 94
Average TMDB rating: 6.84
Wikidata: Q506146
Also known as
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel • George Albert Jessel • Toastmaster General of the United States
Other jobs
Producer (10)Songs (2)Adaptation (1)Dialogue (1)Screenplay (1)Story (1)Writer (1)
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.
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with George Jessel.
as Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
2019 • Movie
as George Jessel
The Other Side of the Wind
2018 • Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997 • Movie
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 • Movie
as Himself - Witness
Reds
1981 • Movie
as Himself
Diary of a Young Comic
1979 • Movie
as Awards Announcer
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 • Movie
as Self (voice)
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 • Movie
as George Jessel
The Phynx
1970 • Movie
as The Presence
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 • Movie
as MC Grammy Awards
Valley of the Dolls
1967 • Movie
as Mr. Fessel
The Busy Body
1967 • Movie
as George Jessel
Juke Box Rhythm
1959 • Movie
as George Jessel
Beau James
1957 • Movie
as Commentator
Wonders of New Orleans
1957 • Movie
as Narrator (voice)
Yesterday and Today
1953 • Movie
Producer
Tonight We Sing
1953 • Movie
Producer
The I Don't Care Girl
1953 • Movie
Producer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1952 • Movie
Producer
Golden Girl
1951 • Movie
Producer
Anne of the Indies
1951 • Movie
Producer
Dancing in the Dark
1949 • Movie
Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949 • Movie
Story
You're My Everything
1949 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with George Jessel.
1 eps
Vega$
1978 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 • Series
as Self - Center Square • 4 eps
Hollywood Squares
1966 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 • Series
as Self • 8 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Startime
1959 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
The Steve Allen Show
1956 • Series
as George Jessel • 1 eps
The Jack Benny Program
1950 • Series
as Self • 4 eps
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
What's My Line?
1950 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 • Series