George Jessel
George Jessel
Person

George Jessel

Actor 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 ...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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Reds

Reds

1981 · Himself - Witness

The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind

2018 · George Jessel

Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls

1967 · MC Grammy Awards

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968 · Self

What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950 · Self

Vega$

Vega$

1978 · TV

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948 · Self

Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen

1943 · George Jessel

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950 · George Jessel

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

1976 · Awards Announcer

Sid & Judy

Sid & Judy

2019 · Self (archive footage)

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950 · Self

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

1966 · Self - Center Square

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 · Self

The Phynx

The Phynx

1970 · George Jessel

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 · Self

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

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

1969 · The Presence

Frank Capra's American Dream

Frank Capra's American Dream

1997 · Self (archive footage)