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George Jessel

George Jessel

Acting · Born 1898-04-03 · The 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.

Known For

movie 6.9 Reds
Reds
1981
movie 6.7 The Other Side of the Wind
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
movie 6.0 Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
1967
tv 7.6 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
tv 6.8 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
tv 7.0 What's My Line?
What's My Line?
1950
tv 6.9 Vega$
Vega$
1978
tv 6.8 The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
movie 6.3 Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
1943
tv 7.8 The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
1950
movie 4.4 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
movie 7.4 Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
2019
tv 6.9 The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
tv 7.5 Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
1966
tv 6.8 The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
movie 3.6 The Phynx
The Phynx
1970
tv 5.8 The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
movie 4.8 Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969