George Jessel

Known for ActingBorn 1898-04-03Died 1981-05-23The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Jimmy Durante Show

Ginsberg the Great

Tonight We Sing

Private Jones

Love, Live & Laugh

George Washington Cohen

Sid & Judy

The Jack Benny Program

Private Izzy Murphy

Juke Box Rhythm

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

The Busy Body

The Other Side of the Wind

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Diary of a Young Comic

The I Don't Care Girl

Vega$

Reds

Nightmare Alley

What's My Line?

Yesterday and Today

Frank Capra's American Dream

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Vivacious Lady

Startime

The Ed Sullivan Show

Sailor Izzy Murphy

Four Jills in a Jeep

The Merv Griffin Show

Golden Girl

Anne of the Indies

The Steve Allen Show

Stage Door Canteen

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

Valley of the Dolls

Happy Days

Dancing in the Dark

The Mike Douglas Show

Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

When My Baby Smiles at Me

Beau James

It Might Be Worse

Lucky Boy

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?