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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1898-04-03 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 1981-05-23
Known for
- Reds (1981) — Himself - Witness
- Nightmare Alley (1947) — Producer
- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) — George Jessel
- Valley of the Dolls (1967) — MC Grammy Awards
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- Vivacious Lady (1938) — Songs
- Anne of the Indies (1951) — Producer
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
- What's My Line? (1950) — Self
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) — George Jessel
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) — Awards Announcer
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) — George Jessel
- Sid & Judy (2019) — Self (archive footage)
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) — Self