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George Jessel
Producer, Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Born April 3, 1898Died May 23, 1981 (83 years)
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel was an American illustrated song "model", 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.
Filmography
| 2023 | Albert Brooks: Defending My Life · as Self |
| 2021 | The Super Bob Einstein Movie · as Self |
| 2019 | Sid & Judy · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | The Other Side of the Wind · as George Jessel |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1984 | Almonds and Raisins · as Self |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage · as Self (archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Reds · as Himself - Witness |
| 1979 | Diary of a Young Comic · as Himself |
| 1978 | Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee · as Self - Cameo |
| 1978 | The Comedy Shop (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Greats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1970 | The Phynx · as George Jessel |
| 1970 | The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians · as Self (voice) |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | Personality (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | The Jackie Gleason Show (1966) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Center Square |
| 1964 | The Celebrity Game (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | The Judy Garland Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1961 | The New Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | Juke Box Rhythm · as George Jessel |
| 1957 | The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1957 | Beau James · as George Jessel |
| 1957 | The Mike Wallace Interview (TV Series) · as Self - Toastmaster |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere · as Self - Host #3 |
| 1953 | The Johnny Carson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | Tonight! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | Person to Person (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | The I Don't Care Girl · as Self |
| 1952 | Art Linkletter's House Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | I've Got a Secret (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 1952 | Olympic Fund Telethon · as Self |
| 1951 | The Name's the Same (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | This Is Your Life (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as George Jessel |
| 1950 | Four Star Revue (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self - Mystery Guest |
| 1949 | All-Star Thanksgiving Show · as Self - Host |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1948 | The Milton Berle Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1948 | We, the People (TV Series) · as Self - Toastmaster |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen · as George Jessel |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy · as George Jessel |