George Jessel
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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Photos
Films (45)
Mes Années Garland
2019 · Self (archive footage)
De l'autre côté du vent
2018 · George Jessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997 · Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reds
1981 · Himself - Witness
Diary of a Young Comic
1979 · Himself
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · Awards Announcer
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 · Self (voice)
The Phynx
1970 · George Jessel
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 · The Presence
Valley of the Dolls
1967 · MC Grammy Awards
The Busy Body
1967 · Mr. Fessel
Juke Box Rhythm
1959 · George Jessel
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958 · Narrator
Wonders of Chicago
1958 · Narrator
Beau James
1957 · George Jessel
Wonders of New Orleans
1957 · Commentator
Yesterday and Today
1953 · Narrator (voice), Writer
Tonight We Sing
1953 · Producer
The I Don't Care Girl
1953 · Producer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1952 · Producer
Golden Girl
1951 · Producer
Anne of the Indies
1951 · Producer
Dancing in the Dark
1949 · Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
1949 · Producer
You're My Everything
1949 · Story
When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948 · Producer
Nightmare Alley
1947 · Producer
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947 · Songs, Producer, Additional Writing
Do You Love Me
1946 · Producer
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944 · Master of Ceremonies
Stage Door Canteen
1943 · George Jessel
Vivacious Lady
1938 · Songs
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934 · George Jessel
Private Jones
1933 · Adaptation
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
It Might Be Worse
1931 · George
Politics
1930
Love, Live & Laugh
1929 · Luigi, Dialogue
Happy Days
1929 · Minstrel Show Performer
Lucky Boy
1929 · George Jessel, Screenplay
George Washington Cohen
1928 · George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
1927 · Johnny Ginsberg
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927 · Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
1926 · I. Patrick Murphy
Séries (14)
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self
Hollywood Squares
1966 · Self - Center Square
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
The Tonight Show avec Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self, Self - Co-Host
Startime
1959 · Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954 · Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950 · George Jessel
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · Self
What's My Line?
1950 · Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self