George Jessel

Acting

George Jessel

Born April 3, 1898The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA45 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

Sid & Judy
2019Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)Movie
The Other Side of the Wind
2018The Other Side of the Wind
as George JesselMovie
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie
Reds
1981Reds
as Himself - WitnessMovie
The Phynx
1970The Phynx
as George JesselMovie
Valley of the Dolls
1967Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy AwardsMovie
The Busy Body
1967The Busy Body
as Mr. FesselMovie
Juke Box Rhythm
1959Juke Box Rhythm
as George JesselMovie
W
1958Wonders of Chicago
as NarratorMovie
Beau James
1957Beau James
as George JesselMovie
Wonders of New Orleans
1957Wonders of New Orleans
as CommentatorMovie
Yesterday and Today
1953Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)Movie
The Jack Benny Program
1950The Jack Benny Program
as George JesselTV
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of CeremoniesMovie
Stage Door Canteen
1943Stage Door Canteen
as George JesselMovie
It Might Be Worse
1931It Might Be Worse
as GeorgeMovie
Happy Days
1929Happy Days
as Minstrel Show PerformerMovie
Lucky Boy
1929Lucky Boy
as George JesselMovie
George Washington Cohen
1928George Washington Cohen
as George Washington CohenMovie
Ginsberg the Great
1927Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny GinsbergMovie
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy MurphyMovie
Private Izzy Murphy
1926Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick MurphyMovie