Shelley Berman
Known for: Acting
Born: February 3, 1925
Died: September 1, 2017
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed. He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.
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Filmography
24 movies · 68 TV shows, newest first
6.5
When Jews Were Funny
2013
5.2
Looking for Lenny
2011
5.7
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
7.7
Hawaii Five-0
2010
7.5
The Unusuals
2009
6.3
Raising the Bar
2008
5.7
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
7.9
Pushing Daisies
2007NR
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
7.1
The Holiday
2006
7.1
Hannah Montana
2006
5.9
The Aristocrats
2005
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
2005
6.3
Meet the Fockers
2004
7.9
Boston Legal
2004
7.3
CSI: NY
2004
7.4
Entourage
2004
7.6
Dead Like Me
2003
6.6
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
6.6
That's My Bush!
2001
7.2
Lizzie McGuire
2001
8.1
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
4.7
The Last Producer
2000
7.0
Even Stevens
2000
6.7
Providence
1999
7.1
The King of Queens
1998
8.5
L.A. Doctors
1998
8.6
Chicago Sons
1997
6.9
Arli$$
1996
8.4
Friends
1994NR
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
5.4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
6.6
Motorama
1991
3.0
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
6.0
Teen Witch
1989
7.0
Monsters
1988
3.8
Rented Lips
1988NR
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987
7.1
L.A. Law
1986
7.7
MacGyver
1985
6.7
Brothers
1984
7.3
Night Court
1984
5.7
St. Elsewhere
1982
7.5
Knight Rider
1982
6.3
Matt Houston
1982
6.8
Hotel
1982
7.0
Eischied
1979
NR
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979
7.0
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
6.3
Flying High
1978
6.9
Vega$
1978
5.0
Forever Fernwood
1977
6.8
CHiPs
1977
9.0
Keep Off My Grass!
1975
4.5
Beware! The Blob
1972
7.7
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
4.9
Every Home Should Have One
1970
6.2
Love, American Style
1969
NR
The Barbara McNair Show
19696.5
That's Life
1968
7.1
Adam-12
1968
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
5.9
Divorce American Style
1967
7.5
Hollywood Squares
1966
6.9
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
8.0
Get Smart
1965
8.3
Mister Roberts
1965
7.2
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
7.9
Bewitched
1964
7.3
The Best Man
1964
5.0
The Hollywood Palace
1964
8.2
The Judy Garland Show
1963
6.3
Burke's Law
1963
7.4
Breaking Point
1963
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
7.0
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
6.0
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
8.5
The Twilight Zone
1959
7.2
Rawhide
1959
5.4
Kraft Music Hall
1958
6.6
Peter Gunn
19586.0
The Lux Show
19577.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
1956
6.8
Dementia
19557.8
The George Gobel Show
1954
6.8
General Electric Theater
1953
7.0
What's My Line?
1950
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948