George Jessel
Known for: Acting
Born: April 3, 1898
Died: May 23, 1981
Place of birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Filmography
45 movies · 14 TV shows, newest first
7.4
Sid & Judy
2019
6.7
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
6.3
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
7.0
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
6.9
Reds
1981
7.0
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
6.9
Vega$
1978
4.4
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
6.0
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
3.6
The Phynx
1970
4.8
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
6.0
Valley of the Dolls
1967
7.2
The Busy Body
1967
7.5
Hollywood Squares
1966
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
6.8
Startime
1959
7.7
Juke Box Rhythm
1959NR
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958NR
Wonders of Chicago
19587.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
5.4
Beau James
1957
NR
Wonders of New Orleans
1957
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
195610.0
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954
7.0
Yesterday and Today
1953
9.5
Tonight We Sing
1953
7.3
The I Don't Care Girl
1953
5.8
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1952
6.4
Golden Girl
1951
6.4
Anne of the Indies
1951
7.8
The Jack Benny Program
1950
6.9
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
7.0
What's My Line?
1950
6.0
Dancing in the Dark
1949
5.5
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949
4.8
You're My Everything
1949
5.5
When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
7.2
Nightmare Alley
1947
7.5
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947
4.7
Do You Love Me
1946
6.8
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944
6.3
Stage Door Canteen
1943
7.0
Vivacious Lady
1938
5.0
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934
9.0
Private Jones
1933
4.3
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
5.4
It Might Be Worse
1931NR
Politics
1930
9.0
Love, Live & Laugh
1929
6.3
Happy Days
1929
5.3
Lucky Boy
19299.0
George Washington Cohen
1928
10.0
Ginsberg the Great
1927
7.0
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927
8.0
Private Izzy Murphy
1926