George Jessel
Acting
1898-04-03 · 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.
Filmography(45)
movieSid & Judy
as Self (archive footage) · 2019 · 7.4
movieThe Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel · 2018 · 6.7
movieFrank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage) · 1997 · 6.5
movieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1983 · 7.0
movieReds
as Himself - Witness · 1981 · 6.9
movieDiary of a Young Comic
as Himself · 1979 · 7.0
tvVega$
as · 1978 · 7.0
movieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer · 1976 · 4.3
movieThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice) · 1970 · 6.0
movieThe Phynx
as George Jessel · 1970 · 3.7
movieCan Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence · 1969 · 4.8
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self · 1968 · 6.7
movieValley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards · 1967 · 6.0
movieThe Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel · 1967 · 7.2
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1962 · 6.6
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962 · 7.5
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1961 · 5.8
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host · 1961 · 5.8
tvStartime
as Self · 1959 · 6.8
movieJuke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel · 1959 · 7.7
movieWonders of Puerto Rico
as Narrator · 1958 · 0.0
movieWonders of Chicago
as Narrator · 1958 · 0.0
tvTonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self · 1957 · 7.5
movieBeau James
as George Jessel · 1957 · 5.4