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George Jessel
Producer, Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Born April 3, 1898Died May 23, 1981 (83 years)
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.
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Filmography
| 2023 | Albert Brooks: Defending My Life · as Self |
| 2021 | The Super Bob Einstein Movie · as Self |
| 2019 | Sid & Judy · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | The Other Side of the Wind · as George Jessel |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1984 | Almonds and Raisins · as Self |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage · as Self (archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Reds · as Himself - Witness |
| 1979 | Diary of a Young Comic · as Himself |
| 1978 | Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee · as Self - Cameo |
| 1978 | The Comedy Shop (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Greats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1974 | Bicentennial Minutes (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator |
| 1970 | The Phynx · as George Jessel |
| 1970 | The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians · as Self (voice) |
| 1969 | The David Frost Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | Funny You Should Ask (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | The Rosey Grier Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Personality (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | The 39th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1966 | The Jackie Gleason Show (1966) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Center Square |
| 1964 | That Regis Philbin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | The Celebrity Game (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | The Judy Garland Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self - Raconteur |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1961 | The New Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | The Red Rowe Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | Juke Box Rhythm · as George Jessel |
| 1958 | The Milton Berle Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1957 | The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1957 | Beau James · as George Jessel |
| 1957 | The Mike Wallace Interview (TV Series) · as Self - Toastmaster |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1954 | The Jimmy Durante Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere · as Self - Host #3 |
| 1953 | The Johnny Carson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | Tonight! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | Person to Person (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | The I Don't Care Girl · as Self |
| 1952 | House Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | I've Got a Secret (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 1952 | Olympic Fund Telethon · as Self |
| 1951 | The Name's the Same (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1950 | This Is Your Life (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as George Jessel |
| 1950 | Four Star Revue (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Joe Franklin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1949 | All-Star Thanksgiving Show · as Self - Host |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1948 | The Milton Berle Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1948 | We, the People (TV Series) · as Self - Toastmaster |
| 1947 | Stump the Stars (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1947 | Stump the Stars (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen · as George Jessel |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy · as George Jessel |