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George Jessel

George Jessel

ActingBorn April 3, 1898 (83 years old at death)· Died May 23, 1981

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

IMDb

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.

Also known as: George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States
Popularity: 0
Total credits: 61

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV
★7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
TV
★5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Movies (31)

Sid & Judy

Sid & Judy

as Self (archive footage)

2019

The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind

as George Jessel

2018

Frank Capra's American Dream

TV Shows (13)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

3 ep.

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

3 ep.

The Merv Griffin Show

Behind the Camera

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

Producer

Vivacious Lady

Vivacious Lady

Songs

Lucky Boy

Lucky Boy

Screenplay

Photos

The Merv Griffin Show
TV
★6.6

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

What's My Line?
TV
★7.0

What's My Line?

as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV
★6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV
★6.9

The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self

No image
TV
★7.5

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

The Steve Allen Show
TV
★6.2

The Steve Allen Show

as Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV
★6.7

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

Vega$
TV
★7.0

Vega$

The Jack Benny Program
TV
★7.8

The Jack Benny Program

as George Jessel

Startime
TV
★6.8

Startime

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV
★7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

1962

The Mike Douglas Show
TV
★5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

1961

The Merv Griffin Show
TV
★6.6

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

1962

What's My Line?
TV
★7.0

What's My Line?

as Self

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV
★6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

1948

The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV
★6.9

The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self

1950

No image
TV
★7.5

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

1957

The Steve Allen Show
TV
★6.2

The Steve Allen Show

as Self

1956

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV
★6.7

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

1968

Vega$
TV
★7.0

Vega$

1978

The Jack Benny Program
TV
★7.8

The Jack Benny Program

as George Jessel

1950

Startime
TV
★6.8

Startime

as Self

1959

Frank Capra's American Dream

as Self (archive footage)

1997

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1983

Reds

Reds

as Himself - Witness

1981

Diary of a Young Comic

Diary of a Young Comic

as Himself

1979

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

as Awards Announcer

1976

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

as Self (voice)

1970

The Phynx

The Phynx

as George Jessel

1970

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

as The Presence

1969

Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls

as MC Grammy Awards

1967

The Busy Body

The Busy Body

as Mr. Fessel

1967

Juke Box Rhythm

Juke Box Rhythm

as George Jessel

1959

No image

Wonders of Puerto Rico

as Narrator

1958

No image

Wonders of Chicago

as Narrator

1958

Beau James

Beau James

as George Jessel

1957

Wonders of New Orleans

Wonders of New Orleans

as Commentator

1957

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

as Narrator (voice)

1953

Four Jills in a Jeep

Four Jills in a Jeep

as Master of Ceremonies

1944

Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen

as George Jessel

1943

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

as George Jessel

1934

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

1931

It Might Be Worse

It Might Be Worse

as George

1931

No image

Politics

1930

Sid & Judy

Sid & Judy

as Self (archive footage)

2019

The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind

as George Jessel

2018

Frank Capra's American Dream

Frank Capra's American Dream

as Self (archive footage)

1997

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1983

Reds

Reds

as Himself - Witness

1981

Diary of a Young Comic

Diary of a Young Comic

as Himself

1979

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

as Awards Announcer

1976

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

as Self (voice)

1970

The Phynx

The Phynx

as George Jessel

1970

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

as The Presence

1969

Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls

as MC Grammy Awards

1967

The Busy Body

The Busy Body

as Mr. Fessel

1967

Juke Box Rhythm

Juke Box Rhythm

as George Jessel

1959

No image

Wonders of Puerto Rico

as Narrator

1958

No image

Wonders of Chicago

as Narrator

1958

Beau James

Beau James

as George Jessel

1957

Wonders of New Orleans

Wonders of New Orleans

as Commentator

1957

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

as Narrator (voice)

1953

Four Jills in a Jeep

Four Jills in a Jeep

as Master of Ceremonies

1944

Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen

as George Jessel

1943

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

as George Jessel

1934

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

1931

It Might Be Worse

It Might Be Worse

as George

1931

No image

Politics

1930

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

8 ep.

What's My Line?

What's My Line?

as Self

3 ep.

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

1 ep.

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self

4 ep.

No image

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

4 ep.

The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

as Self

3 ep.

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

1 ep.

Vega$

Vega$

1 ep.

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

as George Jessel

1 ep.

Startime

Startime

as Self

1 ep.

No image

The Jimmy Durante Show

as Self

1 ep.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

3 episodes

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

3 episodes

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

8 episodes

What's My Line?

What's My Line?

as Self

3 episodes

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

1 episodes

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self

4 episodes

No image

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

4 episodes

The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

as Self

3 episodes

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

1 episodes

Vega$

Vega$

1 episodes

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

as George Jessel

1 episodes

Startime

Startime

as Self

1 episodes

No image

The Jimmy Durante Show

as Self

1 episodes

When My Baby Smiles at Me

When My Baby Smiles at Me

Producer

Golden Girl

Golden Girl

Producer

Tonight We Sing

Tonight We Sing

Producer

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

Songs

Do You Love Me

Do You Love Me

Producer

Private Jones

Private Jones

Adaptation

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Producer

You're My Everything

You're My Everything

Story

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Dark

Producer

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

Producer

Vivacious Lady

Vivacious Lady

Songs

Lucky Boy

Lucky Boy

Screenplay

When My Baby Smiles at Me

When My Baby Smiles at Me

Producer

Golden Girl

Golden Girl

Producer

Tonight We Sing

Tonight We Sing

Producer

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

Songs

Do You Love Me

Do You Love Me

Producer

Private Jones

Private Jones

Adaptation

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

Producer

You're My Everything

You're My Everything

Story

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Dark

Producer