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George Jessel
Acting
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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew 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
Frequent 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Producer
Nightmare Alley
1947 • Movie
Songs
Vivacious Lady
1938 • Movie
as MC Grammy Awards
Valley of the Dolls
1967 • Movie
Songs
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 • Movie
as George Jessel
The Other Side of the Wind
2018 • Movie
as Himself - Witness
Reds
1981 • Movie
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 • Movie
Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949 • Movie
as George Jessel
The Phynx
1970 • Movie
as I. Patrick Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
1926 • Movie
as Minstrel Show Performer
Happy Days
1929 • Movie
Producer
Golden Girl
1951 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with George Jessel.
as Self • 3 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 • Series
as Self • 8 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
What's My Line?
1950 • Series
as Self • 4 eps
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 • Series
as Self • 3 eps
The Steve Allen Show
1956 • Series
as George Jessel • 1 eps
The Jack Benny Program
1950 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 • Series
1 eps
Vega$
1978 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Startime
1959 • Series
as Self - Center Square • 4 eps
Hollywood Squares
1966 • Series
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for George Jessel.
Writer
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
Producer
When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948 • Movie
Producer
Nightmare Alley
1947 • Movie
Songs
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 • Movie
Producer
Do You Love Me
1946 • Movie
Songs
Vivacious Lady
1938 • Movie
Adaptation
Private Jones
1933 • Movie
Dialogue
Love, Live & Laugh
1929 • Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for 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
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for 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