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.
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Acting
Movie
Reds
as Himself - Witness
1981
Movie
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
2018
Movie
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
1967
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
TV
What's My Line?
as Self
1950
TV
Vega$
1978
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
Movie
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
1943
TV
The Jack Benny Program
as George Jessel
1950
Movie
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
1976
TV
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
Movie
The Phynx
as George Jessel
1970
Movie
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
1969
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
Movie
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
1967
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
1961
Movie
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
1997
TV
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956
TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
Movie
It Might Be Worse
as George
1931
Movie
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
1944
Crew
Movie
Nightmare Alley
Producer
1947
Movie
Vivacious Lady
Songs
1938
Movie
Anne of the Indies
Producer
1951
Movie
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Producer
1952
Movie
You're My Everything
Story
1949
Movie
When My Baby Smiles at Me
Producer
1948
Movie
Do You Love Me
Producer
1946
Movie
Golden Girl
Producer
1951
Movie
Lucky Boy
Screenplay
1929
Movie
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
Producer
1949
Movie
Dancing in the Dark
Producer
1949
Movie
The I Don't Care Girl
Producer
1953