George Jessel
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
3 Apr 1898
Age
128 Years
Born In
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
45
Years Active
93 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.7 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
What's My Line?
1950
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
Vega$
1978
Filmography
movie
Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
movie
The Other Side of the Wind
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
movie
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movie
Reds
Reds
as Himself - Witness
movie
Diary of a Young Comic
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
tv
Vega$
Vega$
movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
movie
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)
movie
The Phynx
The Phynx
as George Jessel
movie
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
tv
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
movie
Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
movie
The Busy Body
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
tv
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
tv
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
tv
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
tv
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
tv
Startime
Startime
as Self
movie
Juke Box Rhythm
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
movie
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Wonders of Puerto Rico
as Narrator
movie
Wonders of Chicago
Wonders of Chicago
as Narrator
tv
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
movie
Beau James
Beau James
as George Jessel
movie
Wonders of New Orleans
Wonders of New Orleans
as Commentator
tv
The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
tv
The Jimmy Durante Show
The Jimmy Durante Show
as Self
movie
Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)
tv
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
as George Jessel
tv
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
tv
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
as Self
tv
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
movie
Four Jills in a Jeep
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
movie
Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
movie
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
as George Jessel
movie
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
movie
It Might Be Worse
It Might Be Worse
as George
movie
Politics
Politics
movie
Love, Live & Laugh
Love, Live & Laugh
as Luigi
movie
Happy Days
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
movie
Lucky Boy
Lucky Boy
as George Jessel
movie
George Washington Cohen
George Washington Cohen
as George Washington Cohen
movie
Ginsberg the Great
Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny Ginsberg
movie
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy Murphy
movie
Private Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick Murphy