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George Jessel

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

April 3, 1898

Died

May 23, 1981 (age 83)

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

George Jessel

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.

George Jessel at age 82! On the Mike Douglas Show (1980)

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Filmography

2019FilmSid & Judyas Self (archive footage)2018FilmThe Other Side of the Windas George Jessel 1997FilmFrank Capra's American Dreamas Self (archive footage)1983FilmHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1981FilmRedsas Himself - Witness 1979FilmDiary of a Young Comicas Himself 1978TVVega$1976FilmWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywoodas Awards Announcer 1970FilmThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comediansas Self (voice)1970FilmThe Phynxas George Jessel 1969FilmCan Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?as The Presence 1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self 1967FilmValley of the Dollsas MC Grammy Awards 1967FilmThe Busy Bodyas Mr. Fessel 1966TVHollywood Squaresas Self - Center Square 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1959TVStartimeas Self 1959FilmJuke Box Rhythmas George Jessel 1958FilmWonders of Puerto Ricoas Narrator 1958FilmWonders of Chicagoas Narrator 1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self 1957FilmBeau Jamesas George Jessel 1957FilmWonders of New Orleansas Commentator 1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self 1954TVThe Jimmy Durante Showas Self 1953FilmYesterday and Todayas Narrator (voice)1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas George Jessel 1950TVThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self 1950TVWhat's My Line?as Self 1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self 1944FilmFour Jills in a Jeepas Master of Ceremonies 1943FilmStage Door Canteenas George Jessel 1934FilmRambling 'Round Radio Row #9as George Jessel 1931FilmGeorge Jessel and His Russian Art Choir 1931FilmIt Might Be Worseas George 1930FilmPolitics 1929FilmLove, Live & Laughas Luigi 1929FilmHappy Daysas Minstrel Show Performer 1929FilmLucky Boyas George Jessel 1928FilmGeorge Washington Cohenas George Washington Cohen 1927FilmGinsberg the Greatas Johnny Ginsberg 1927FilmSailor Izzy Murphyas Izzy Murphy 1926FilmPrivate Izzy Murphyas I. Patrick Murphy