George Jessel
Acting
Born April 3, 1898 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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), lic…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Steve Allen Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Vega$
Hollywood Squares
Startime
The Jimmy Durante Show
Valley of the Dolls
Reds
The Other Side of the Wind
Frank Capra's American Dream
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
The Phynx
Happy Days
Love, Live & Laugh
Sid & Judy
Stage Door Canteen
Diary of a Young Comic
Private Izzy Murphy
Beau James
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Four Jills in a Jeep
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Yesterday and Today
Wonders of Chicago
The Busy Body
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
It Might Be Worse
George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
Lucky Boy