George Jessel
Actor
- Born
- April 3, 1898 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- May 23, 1981 (age 83)
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.
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Known for
Reds
December 25, 1981
The Other Side of the Wind
November 2, 2018
Valley of the Dolls
December 27, 1967
Stage Door Canteen
June 24, 1943
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
July 26, 1976
Sid & Judy
June 26, 2019
The Phynx
March 6, 1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
March 19, 1969
Frank Capra's American Dream
May 18, 1997
The Busy Body
March 12, 1967
It Might Be Worse
January 3, 1931
Four Jills in a Jeep
March 17, 1944
Acting31
- 2019Sid & Judy as Self (archive footage)
- 2018The Other Side of the Wind as George Jessel
- 1997Frank Capra's American Dream as Self (archive footage)
- 1983Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1981Reds as Himself - Witness
- 1979Diary of a Young Comic as Himself
- 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as Awards Announcer
- 1970The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians as Self (voice)
- 1970The Phynx as George Jessel
- 1969