George Jessel
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Series
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
Series
What's My Line?
Self
1950
Series
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
Series
The Steve Allen Show
Self
1956
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Series
Vega$
1978
Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Series
The Jack Benny Program
George Jessel
1950
Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
Series
Startime
Self
1959
Series
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
1966
The Jimmy Durante Show
Self
1954
Film
The Other Side of the Wind
George Jessel
2018
Film
Valley of the Dolls
MC Grammy Awards
1967
Film
Reds
Himself - Witness
1981
Film
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
Film
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Awards Announcer
1976
Film
Stage Door Canteen
George Jessel
1943
Film
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
1997
Film
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
The Phynx
George Jessel
1970
Film
The Busy Body
Mr. Fessel
1967
Film
Happy Days
Minstrel Show Performer
1929
Film
Love, Live & Laugh
Luigi
1929
Film
Private Izzy Murphy
I. Patrick Murphy
1926
Film
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
The Presence
1969
Film
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
1979
Film
Beau James
George Jessel
1957
Film
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Izzy Murphy
1927
Film
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
1970
Film
Yesterday and Today
Narrator (voice)
1953
Film
Juke Box Rhythm
George Jessel
1959
Film
Ginsberg the Great
Johnny Ginsberg
1927
Film
Lucky Boy
George Jessel
1929
Film
It Might Be Worse
George
1931
Film
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master of Ceremonies
1944
Film
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
George Washington Cohen
George Washington Cohen
1928
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Narrator
1958
Wonders of Chicago
Narrator
1958
Film
Wonders of New Orleans
Commentator
1957
Politics
1930
Film
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
George Jessel
1934