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George Jessel

George Jessel

Actor · 1898–1981 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Acted in 22

1970s

  1. 1978

    Vega$

    TV · 3 Seasons · Drama · Crime

    69
  2. 1976

    Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

    Awards Announcer

  3. 1970

    The Phynx

    George Jessel

1960s

  1. 1969

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

    The Presence

  2. 1967

    Valley of the Dolls

    MC Grammy Awards

    52

  3. The Busy Body

    Mr. Fessel

1950s

  1. 1959

    Juke Box Rhythm

    George Jessel

  2. 1957

    Beau James

    George Jessel

  3. Wonders of New Orleans

    Commentator

  4. 1950

    The Jack Benny Program

    George Jessel · 1 episode

    83

1940s

  1. 1944

    Four Jills in a Jeep

    Master of Ceremonies

  2. 1943

    Stage Door Canteen

    George Jessel

    63

1930s

  1. 1934

    Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

    George Jessel

  2. 1931

    George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

    Movie

  3. It Might Be Worse

    George

1920s

  1. 1929

    Love, Live & Laugh

    Luigi

  2. Happy Days

    Minstrel Show Performer

  3. Lucky Boy

    George Jessel

  4. 1927

    Ginsberg the Great

    Johnny Ginsberg

  5. Sailor Izzy Murphy

    Izzy Murphy

  6. 1926

    Private Izzy Murphy

    I. Patrick Murphy

Produced 11

1950s

  1. 1953

    Tonight We Sing

    Producer

  2. The I Don't Care Girl

    Producer

  3. 1952

    Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

    Producer

  4. 1951

    Golden Girl

    Producer

  5. Anne of the Indies

    Producer

1940s

  1. 1949

    Dancing in the Dark

    Producer

  2. Oh, You Beautiful Doll

    Producer

  3. 1948

    When My Baby Smiles at Me

    Producer

  4. 1947

    Nightmare Alley

    Producer

    78

  5. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

    Producer

  6. 1946

    Do You Love Me

    Producer

Wrote 5

1950s

  1. 1953

    Yesterday and Today

    Writer

1940s

  1. 1949

    You're My Everything

    Story

1930s

  1. 1933

    Private Jones

    Adaptation

1920s

  1. 1929

    Love, Live & Laugh

    Dialogue

  2. Lucky Boy

    Screenplay

Sound 2

Other crew 1

Appearances18

1990s

  1. 1997

    Frank Capra's American Dream

    Self (archive footage)

1980s

  1. 1983

    Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  2. 1981

    Reds

    Himself - Witness

    76

1970s

  1. 1979

    Diary of a Young Comic

    Himself

  2. 1970

    The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

    Self (voice)