Shelley Berman

Attore, Regista

3 febbraio 1925 — 1 settembre 2017 (92 anni)
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed.

He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.

Film e Serie su Plex

  • Dead Like Me
    Dead Like Me2 stagioni
  • Dementia
    Dementia1955
  • Beware! The Blob
    Beware! The Blob1972
  • Monsters
    Monsters1 stagione
  • Mike Hammer
    Mike Hammer4 stagioni
  • When Jews Were Funny
    When Jews Were Funny2013

Famoso per

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Curb Your Enthusiasm12 stagioni
  • L'amaro sapore del potere
    L'amaro sapore del potere1964
  • Beware! The Blob
    Beware! The Blob1972
  • Divorzio all'americana
    Divorzio all'americana1967
  • Dementia
    Dementia1955
  • In God We Trust
    In God We Trust2000
  • When Jews Were Funny
    When Jews Were Funny2013
  • Ogni uomo dovrebbe averne due
    Ogni uomo dovrebbe averne due1970
  • La leggenda della montagna incantata
    La leggenda della montagna incantata2010
  • Rented Lips
    Rented Lips1988

Filmografia

2013
2010
The Legend of Secret Pass · as Ira (voice)
2010
Hawaii Five-0 · as Morty Sapperstein
2009
2008
Raising the Bar · as Danny Rose
2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan · as Zohan's Father
2007
Pushing Daisies · as Gustav Hofer
2007
State of Mind · as Harvey Fleischman
2006
The Holiday · as Norman
2006
Hannah Montana · as Dr. Froman
2005
Disney Channel Holiday · as Nobby Frostybump
2005
Grey's Anatomy · as Jed Sorento
2004
Meet the Fockers · as Judge Ira
2004
Boston Legal · as Judge Robert Sanders
2004
CSI: NY · as George Savar
2004
Entourage · as Uncle Shelley
2004
Lizzie McGuire: Star Struck Vol. 3 · as Nobby Frostybump
2003
Dead Like Me · as TheoSu Plex
2001
That's My Bush! · as Principal
2001
Lizzie McGuire · as Nobby Frostybump
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm · as Nat David
2000
The Last Producer · as Poker Player
2000
Even Stevens · as Jackie The Janitor
2000
In God We Trust · as Manny
1999
1998
The King of Queens · as Skitch
1998
1998
Living in Captivity · as Rabbi Mickey
1997
Chicago Sons · as Mr. Mclashan
1996
Arli$$ · as Ollie Fogle
1994
Friends · as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
1993
Living Single · as Hyman
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger · as Ira Goldberg
1991
Civil Wars · as Mills
1991
Motorama · as Million Dollar Driver
1990
What a Dummy · as Grandpa Lou
1990
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. · as Stromberg
1989
Teen Witch · as Mr. Weaver
1989
What's Alan Watching? · as Mel Krasoen
1988
Monsters · as Leo TandoskiSu Plex
1988
The Munsters Today · as Sam Hawkins
1988
Garfield and Friends · as Dick Drake
1987
Rented Lips · as Bill Slotnik
1987
1986
L.A. Law · as Ben Flicker
1985
MacGyver · as Abe Sherman
1984
1984
1984
Night Court · as Al
1983
1982
St. Elsewhere · as Bill Belvedere (voice)
1982
1982
Knight Rider · as Josh Bevin
1979
1978
1978
1977
1977
CHiPs · as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
1974
1972
1972
Son of Blob · as Mr. Carmel, Hair StylistSu Plex
1972
Emergency! · as Art Frommich
1970
The Mary Tyler Moore Show · as Dr. Walter Udall
1970
1969
Love, American Style · as Window Washer
1968
1968
Adam-12 · as Phil Duke
1967
Divorce American Style · as David Grieff
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. · as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
1965
Get Smart · as Elwood Box
1965
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. · as Sheldon Veblen
1964
Bewitched · as Mr. Brinkman
1964
The Best Man · as Sheldon Bascomb
1963
Burke's Law · as King Dmitri
1963
1959
The Twilight Zone · as Archibald Beechcroft
1959
Rawhide · as Mendel Sorkin
1958
1955
Dementia · as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)Su Plex
1953
1951
1949
Suspense · as Cast
1948

2021
2018
2018
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Comedian, Actor (in Memoriam)
2018
2011
2009
2009
2008
2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s and '70s · as Self (archive Footage)
2005
The Aristocrats · as SelfSu Plex
2004
2004
2003
2001
The Bernie Mac Show · as Shelley Berman
1992
1985
1981
An Evening At the Improv · as Self - Host
1978
The Comedy Shop · as SelfSu Plex
1976
On Location · as Self
1974
Dinah! · as Self
1971
1969
It's Your Bet · as Self
1969
1969
1968
It Takes Two · as Self
1968
1967
Kraft Music Hall · as Self
1967
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In · as Self (uncredited)Su Plex
1966
1966
1966
Chain Letter · as Self
1965
1965
The Hollywood Squares · as Self - Center Square
1964
The Hollywood Palace · as Self - Comedian
1963
1962
The Match Game · as Self - Team Captain
1962
1962
1961
1961
Password · as Self - Celebrity Contestant
1961
1960
Here's Hollywood · as Self
1960
1959
Sunday Showcase · as Self - Performer
1957
1957
The Mike Wallace Interview · as Self - Comedian
1956
To Tell the Truth · as Self - Panelist
1956
1956
The Steve Allen Show · as Self - Drunk On Telephone
1954
1953
Tonight! · as Self
1953
Person to Person · as Self
1952
House Party · as Self
1950
1950
What's My Line? · as Self - Panelist
1948
1948

1963
The Judy Garland Show · as Telephone Sketch