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Shelley Berman

Actor, Director, Additional Credits
Born February 3, 1925Died September 1, 2017 (92 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Dead Like Me
  • Garfield and Friends
  • Dementia
  • Beware! The Blob
  • Monsters
  • Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
  • When Jews Were Funny

Known For

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • The Best Man
  • Beware! The Blob
  • Divorce American Style
  • Dementia
  • When Jews Were Funny
  • Every Home Should Have One
  • The Legend of Secret Pass
  • Rented Lips

Shelley Berman Filmography

2013
2010
The Legend of Secret Pass · as Ira (voice)
2010
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) · as Morty Sapperstein
2009
The Unusuals (TV Series)
2008
Raising the Bar (TV Series) · as Danny Rose
2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan · as Zohan's Father
2007
Pushing Daisies (TV Series) · as Gustav Hofer
2007
State of Mind (TV Series) · as Harvey Fleischman
2006
The Holiday · as Norman
2006
Hannah Montana (TV Series) · as Dr. Froman
2005
Disney Channel Holiday · as Nobby Frostybump
2005
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Jed Sorento
2004
Meet the Fockers · as Judge Ira
2004
Boston Legal (TV Series) · as Judge Robert Sanders
2004
CSI: NY (TV Series) · as George Savar
2004
Entourage (TV Series) · as Uncle Shelley
2004
Lizzie McGuire: Star Struck Vol. 3 · as Nobby Frostybump
2003
Dead Like Me (TV Series) · as Theo
2001
That's My Bush! (TV Series) · as Principal
2001
Lizzie McGuire (TV Series) · as Nobby Frostybump
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) · as Nat David
2000
The Last Producer · as Poker Player
2000
Even Stevens (TV Series) · as Jackie The Janitor
2000
In God We Trust · as Manny
1999
Providence (TV Series)
1998
The King of Queens (TV Series) · as Skitch
1998
L. A. Doctors (TV Series)
1998
Living in Captivity (TV Series) · as Rabbi Mickey
1997
Chicago Sons (TV Series)
1996
Arli$$ (TV Series) · as Ollie Fogle
1994
Friends (TV Series) · as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
1993
Living Single (TV Series) · as Hyman
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) · as Ira Goldberg
1991
Civil Wars (TV Series) · as Mills
1991
Motorama · as Million Dollar Driver
1990
What a Dummy (TV Series) · 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 (TV Series) · as Leo Tandoski
1988
The Munsters Today (TV Series) · as Sam Hawkins
1988
Garfield and Friends (TV Series) · as Dick Drake
1987
Rented Lips · as Bill Slotnik
1987
CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) · as Harry
1986
L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Ben Flicker
1985
MacGyver (TV Series) · as Abe Sherman
1984
Brothers (TV Series)
1984
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (TV Series) · as Comedian
1984
Night Court (TV Series) · as Al
1983
Hotel (TV Series)
1982
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) · as Bill Belvedere (voice)
1982
Matt Houston (TV Series)
1982
Knight Rider (TV Series) · as Josh Bevin
1979
Eischied (TV Series)
1978
Flying High (TV Series)
1978
Vega$ (TV Series)
1977
Forever Fernwood (TV Series)
1977
CHiPs (TV Series) · as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
1974
Police Woman (TV Series)
1972
The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Harold
1972
Beware! The Blob · as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
1972
Emergency! (TV Series) · as Art Frommich
1970
1970
1969
Love, American Style (TV Series) · as George
1968
That's Life (1968) (TV Series)
1968
Adam-12 (TV Series) · as Phil Duke
1967
Divorce American Style · as David Grieff
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) · as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
1965
Get Smart (TV Series) · as Elwood Box
1965
Mister Roberts (TV Series)
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) · as Sheldon Veblen
1964
Bewitched (TV Series) · as Mr. Brinkman
1964
The Best Man · as Sheldon Bascomb
1963
Burke's Law (TV Series) · as King Dmitri
1963
Breaking Point (TV Series)
1959
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) · as Archibald Beechcroft
1959
Rawhide (TV Series) · as Mendel Sorkin
1958
Peter Gunn (TV Series)
1955
Dementia · as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
1953
General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Stanley
1951
Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Manager
1949
Suspense (TV Series) · as Cast
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cast

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
2004
100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV Series) · as Self #66
2004
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self
2001
The Bernie Mac Show (TV Series) · as Shelley Berman
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self
1985
1981
An Evening At the Improv (TV Series) · as Self - Host
1978
The Comedy Shop (TV Series) · as Self
1976
On Location (TV Series) · as Self
1974
Dinah! (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Celebrity Bowling (TV Series) · as Self
1969
It's Your Bet (TV Series) · as Self
1969
This is Tom Jones (TV Series) · as Self
1969
Playboy After Dark (TV Series) · as Self
1968
It Takes Two (TV Series) · as Self
1968
That Show with Joan Rivers (TV Series) · as Self
1967
Kraft Music Hall (TV Series) · as Self
1967
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Self (uncredited)
1966
The Jackie Gleason Show (1966) (TV Series) · as Self
1966
1966
Chain Letter (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 Hollywood Palace (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian
1963
The Judy Garland Show (TV Series) · as Self
1962
The Match Game (TV Series) · as Self - Team Captain
1962
1962
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self
1961
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self
1961
Password (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Contestant
1961
The DuPont Show of the Week (TV Series) · as Self
1960
Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1960
1959
Sunday Showcase (TV Series) · as Self - Performer
1957
The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self
1957
The Mike Wallace Interview (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian
1956
To Tell the Truth (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
1956
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series) · as Self
1956
The Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self
1954
The George Gobel Show (TV Series) · as Self
1953
Tonight! (TV Series) · as Self
1953
Person to Person (TV Series) · as Self
1952
The Linkletter Show (TV Series) · as Self
1950
The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self
1950
What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
1948
The Perry Como Show (TV Series) · as Self
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self

1963
The Judy Garland Show (TV Series) · as Telephone Sketch

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