6.9
Movie
Acting
George Jessel
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 59 titles
Biography
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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Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
7.2
Movie
Nightmare Alley
6.7
Movie
The Other Side of the Wind
6.1
Movie
Valley of the Dolls
7.0
Movie
Vivacious Lady
6.4
Movie
Anne of the Indies
7.0
TV
Vega$
6.3
Movie
Stage Door Canteen
4.4
Movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
7.8
TV
The Jack Benny Program
7.5
TV
Hollywood Squares
3.6
Movie
The Phynx
5.8
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
4.8
Movie
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
7.2
Movie
The Busy Body
5.8
Movie
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
4.8
Movie
You're My Everything
5.5
Movie
When My Baby Smiles at Me
Acting credits 45
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sid & Judy Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | The Other Side of the Wind Film | George Jessel |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Reds Film | Himself - Witness |
| 1979 | Diary of a Young Comic Film | Himself |
| 1978 | Vega$ TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Film | Awards Announcer |
| 1970 | The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians Film | Self (voice) |
| 1970 | The Phynx Film | George Jessel |
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? Film | The Presence |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1967 | Valley of the Dolls Film | MC Grammy Awards |
| 1967 | The Busy Body Film | Mr. Fessel |
| 1966 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Center Square (4 ep) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (8 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self, Self - Co-Host (3 ep) |
| 1959 | Startime TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Juke Box Rhythm Film | George Jessel |
| 1958 | Wonders of Puerto Rico Film | Narrator |
| 1958 | Wonders of Chicago Film | Narrator |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 1957 | Beau James Film | George Jessel |
| 1957 | Wonders of New Orleans Film | Commentator |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1954 | The Jimmy Durante Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1953 | Yesterday and Today Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | George Jessel (1 ep) |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a Jeep Film | Master of Ceremonies |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen Film | George Jessel |
| 1934 | Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 Film | George Jessel |
| 1931 | George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir Film | |
| 1931 | It Might Be Worse Film | George |
| 1930 | Politics Film | |
| 1929 | Love, Live & Laugh Film | Luigi |
| 1929 | Happy Days Film | Minstrel Show Performer |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy Film | George Jessel |
| 1928 | George Washington Cohen Film | George Washington Cohen |
| 1927 | Ginsberg the Great Film | Johnny Ginsberg |
| 1927 | Sailor Izzy Murphy Film | Izzy Murphy |
| 1926 | Private Izzy Murphy Film | I. Patrick Murphy |
Crew credits 17
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Yesterday and Today Film | Writer |
| 1953 | Tonight We Sing Film | Producer |
| 1953 | The I Don't Care Girl Film | Producer |
| 1952 | Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie Film | Producer |
| 1951 | Golden Girl Film | Producer |
| 1951 | Anne of the Indies Film | Producer |
| 1949 | Dancing in the Dark Film | Producer |
| 1949 | Oh, You Beautiful Doll Film | Producer |
| 1949 | You're My Everything Film | Story |
| 1948 | When My Baby Smiles at Me Film | Producer |
| 1947 | Nightmare Alley Film | Producer |
| 1947 | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now Film | Songs, Producer, Additional Writing |
| 1946 | Do You Love Me Film | Producer |
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady Film | Songs |
| 1933 | Private Jones Film | Adaptation |
| 1929 | Love, Live & Laugh Film | Dialogue |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy Film | Screenplay |