George Jessel

George Jessel

4/3/1898 – 5/23/1981The 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 titles)

Sid & Judy7.4Movie

Sid & Judy

Self (archive footage) · 2019

The Other Side of the Wind6.7Movie

The Other Side of the Wind

George Jessel · 2018

Frank Capra's American Dream6.3Movie

Frank Capra's American Dream

Self (archive footage) · 1997

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage7.0Movie

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1983

Reds6.9Movie

Reds

Himself - Witness · 1981

Diary of a Young Comic7.0Movie

Diary of a Young Comic

Himself · 1979

Vega$6.9Show

Vega$

1978

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood4.3Movie

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Awards Announcer · 1976

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians6.0Movie

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

Self (voice) · 1970

The Phynx3.7Movie

The Phynx

George Jessel · 1970

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?4.8Movie

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

The Presence · 1969

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In6.8Show

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self · 1968

Valley of the Dolls6.0Movie

Valley of the Dolls

MC Grammy Awards · 1967

The Busy Body7.2Movie

The Busy Body

Mr. Fessel · 1967

Hollywood Squares7.7Show

Hollywood Squares

Self - Center Square · 1966

The Merv Griffin Show6.6Show

The Merv Griffin Show

Self · 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson7.5Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self · 1962

The Mike Douglas Show5.8Show

The Mike Douglas Show

Self · 1961

Startime6.8Show

Startime

Self · 1959

Juke Box Rhythm7.7Movie

Juke Box Rhythm

George Jessel · 1959

Movie

Wonders of Puerto Rico

Narrator · 1958

Movie

Wonders of Chicago

Narrator · 1958

7.5Show

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self · 1957

Beau James5.4Movie

Beau James

George Jessel · 1957

Wonders of New OrleansMovie

Wonders of New Orleans

Commentator · 1957

The Steve Allen Show6.2Show

The Steve Allen Show

Self · 1956

10.0Show

The Jimmy Durante Show

Self · 1954

Yesterday and Today7.0Movie

Yesterday and Today

Narrator (voice) · 1953

The Jack Benny Program7.8Show

The Jack Benny Program

George Jessel · 1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour6.9Show

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Self · 1950