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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.
George Jessel 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 |
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| 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 |
| 1967 | The 39th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 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 | The Jimmy Durante 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 | The Linkletter Show (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 |
| 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 |
| 1947 | Stump the Stars (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen · as George Jessel |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy · as George Jessel |
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| 1997 | Judy Garland's Hollywood · as Cast |
| 1978 | Vega$ (TV Series) |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood · as Awards Announcer |
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? · as The Presence |
| 1967 | Valley of the Dolls · as Mc Grammy Awards |
| 1967 | The Busy Body · as Mr. Fessel |
| 1962 | Jackie Gleason and his American Scene Magazine (TV Series) · as Guest New Talent Presenter |
| 1960 | The Witness (TV Series) · as Character Witness |
| 1959 | Ford Startime (TV Series) |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) · as Schluessel |
| 1958 | Wonders of Chicago · as Narrator |
| 1953 | Yesterday and Today · as Narrator (voice) |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a Jeep · as Master Of Ceremonies |
| 1929 | Happy Days · as Minstrel Show Performer |
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| 1947 | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now · as Contributing Writer |
| 1929 | Lucky Boy · as Screenplay |
| 1950 | Four Star Revue (TV Series) · as Script |
| 1949 | You're My Everything · as Story |
| 1947 | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now · as Songs |
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady · as Songs |
| 1935 | Professional Soldier · as Contract Writer |
| 1933 | Private Jones · as Adaptation |