George Jessel
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
1967
Politics
1930
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
1979
The Phynx
as George Jessel
1970
Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)
1953
Wonders of New Orleans
as Commentator
1957
Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy Murphy
1927
Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick Murphy
1926
Wonders of Chicago
as Narrator
1958
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
1969
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
1929
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
1959
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
2018
Love, Live & Laugh
as Luigi
1929
It Might Be Worse
as George
1931
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
1944
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
1943
Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny Ginsberg
1927
TV Appearances
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956
The Jimmy Durante Show
as Self
1954
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
The Jack Benny Program
as George Jessel
1950
What's My Line?
as Self
1950
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
1961