Acting
George Jessel
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.
Filmography
Sid & Judy
Film · 2019
The Other Side of the Wind
Film · 2018
Frank Capra's American Dream
Film · 1997
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Film · 1983
Reds
Film · 1981
Diary of a Young Comic
Film · 1979
Vega$
Series · 1978
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Film · 1976
The Phynx
Film · 1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Film · 1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Film · 1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
Valley of the Dolls
Film · 1967
The Busy Body
Film · 1967
Hollywood Squares
Series · 1966
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
Juke Box Rhythm
Film · 1959
Startime
Series · 1959
Wonders of Chicago
Film · 1958
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Film · 1958
Wonders of New Orleans
Film · 1957
Beau James
Film · 1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Series · 1957
The Steve Allen Show
Series · 1956
The Jimmy Durante Show
Series · 1954
Yesterday and Today
Film · 1953
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Series · 1950
The Jack Benny Program
Series · 1950
What's My Line?
Series · 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948
Four Jills in a Jeep
Film · 1944
Stage Door Canteen
Film · 1943
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
Film · 1934
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
Film · 1931
It Might Be Worse
Film · 1931
Politics
Film · 1930
Happy Days
Film · 1929
Love, Live & Laugh
Film · 1929
Lucky Boy
Film · 1929
George Washington Cohen
Film · 1928
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Film · 1927
Ginsberg the Great
Film · 1927
Private Izzy Murphy
Film · 1926