Acting · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA · Born April 3, 1898
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.
MovieSid & Judy
2019
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Other Side of the Wind
2018
as George Jessel
MovieFrank Capra's American Dream
1997
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieReds
1981
as Himself - Witness
MovieDiary of a Young Comic
1979
as Himself
TVVega$
1978
MovieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Awards Announcer
MovieThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
MovieThe Phynx
1970
as George Jessel
MovieCan Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969
as The Presence
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
MovieValley of the Dolls
1967
as MC Grammy Awards
MovieThe Busy Body
1967
as Mr. Fessel
TVHollywood Squares
1966
as Self - Center Square
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
TVStartime
1959
as Self
MovieJuke Box Rhythm
1959
as George Jessel
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958
as Narrator
Wonders of Chicago
1958
as Narrator
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
MovieBeau James
1957
as George Jessel
MovieWonders of New Orleans
1957
as Commentator
TVThe Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954
as Self
MovieYesterday and Today
1953
as Narrator (voice)
TVThe Jack Benny Program
1950
as George Jessel
TVThe Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
TVWhat's My Line?
1950
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
MovieFour Jills in a Jeep
1944
as Master of Ceremonies
MovieStage Door Canteen
1943
as George Jessel
MovieRambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934
as George Jessel
MovieGeorge Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
MovieIt Might Be Worse
1931
as George
Politics
1930
MovieLove, Live & Laugh
1929
as Luigi
MovieHappy Days
1929
as Minstrel Show Performer
MovieLucky Boy
1929
as George Jessel
George Washington Cohen
1928
as George Washington Cohen
MovieGinsberg the Great
1927
as Johnny Ginsberg
MovieSailor Izzy Murphy
1927
as Izzy Murphy
MoviePrivate Izzy Murphy
1926
as I. Patrick Murphy
