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George Jessel

George Jessel

Acting

April 3, 1898 β€” May 23, 1981The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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

Sid & Judy2019

Sid & Judy

Self (archive footage)

The Other Side of the Wind2018

The Other Side of the Wind

George Jessel

Frank Capra's American Dream1997

Frank Capra's American Dream

Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage1983

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Reds1981

Reds

Himself - Witness

Diary of a Young Comic1979

Diary of a Young Comic

Himself

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Awards Announcer

The Phynx1970

The Phynx

George Jessel

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians1970

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

Self (voice)

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?1969

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

The Presence

Valley of the Dolls1967

Valley of the Dolls

MC Grammy Awards

The Busy Body1967

The Busy Body

Mr. Fessel

Juke Box Rhythm1959

Juke Box Rhythm

George Jessel

Wonders of New Orleans1957

Wonders of New Orleans

Commentator

Beau James1957

Beau James

George Jessel

Yesterday and Today1953

Yesterday and Today

Narrator (voice)

Four Jills in a Jeep1944

Four Jills in a Jeep

Master of Ceremonies

Stage Door Canteen1943

Stage Door Canteen

George Jessel

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #91934

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

George Jessel

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir1931

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

It Might Be Worse1931

It Might Be Worse

George

Happy Days1929

Happy Days

Minstrel Show Performer

Love, Live & Laugh1929

Love, Live & Laugh

Luigi

Lucky Boy1929

Lucky Boy

George Jessel

Behind the camera

Yesterday and Today1953

Yesterday and Today

Writer

Lucky Boy1929

Lucky Boy

Screenplay