George Jessel
Known for Acting · 44 credits
- Born
- 1898-04-03
- Died
- 1981-05-23
- Place of birth
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- George Albert "Georgie" Jessel · George Albert Jessel · Toastmaster General of the United States
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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Known For
TV Shows (13)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self / Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
Vega$
1978
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as George Jessel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
Startime
1959
as Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954
as Self
Movies (31)
Reds
1981
as Himself - Witness
Valley of the Dolls
1967
as MC Grammy Awards
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
as George Jessel
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Awards Announcer
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969
as The Presence
Sid & Judy
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
as Self (archive footage)
Beau James
1957
as George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen
1943
as George Jessel
The Busy Body
1967
as Mr. Fessel
The Phynx
1970
as George Jessel
Happy Days
1929
as Minstrel Show Performer
Juke Box Rhythm
1959
as George Jessel
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
as Himself
Lucky Boy
1929
as George Jessel
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
Yesterday and Today
1953
as Narrator (voice)
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927
as Izzy Murphy
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944
as Master of Ceremonies
Love, Live & Laugh
1929
as Luigi
Private Izzy Murphy
1926
as I. Patrick Murphy
George Washington Cohen
1928
as George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
1927
as Johnny Ginsberg
It Might Be Worse
1931
as George
Politics
1930
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934
as George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
Wonders of New Orleans
1957
as Commentator
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958
as Narrator
Wonders of Chicago
1958
as Narrator
About George Jessel
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 fro… With 44 credits spanning from 1926 to 2019, George Jessel has appeared in 31 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular George Jessel Movies
- Reds (1981) — as Himself - Witness
- Valley of the Dolls (1967) — as MC Grammy Awards
- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) — as George Jessel
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) — as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) — as Awards Announcer
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