
George Jessel
Known for: Acting
Born: April 3, 1898
Died: May 23, 1981
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 pro…
Known for
Politics
1930

Yesterday and Today
1953

Wonders of New Orleans
1957

Private Izzy Murphy
1926

Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927
Wonders of Chicago
1958

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931

Love, Live & Laugh
1929

Ginsberg the Great
1927
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958

Lucky Boy
1929

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934
George Washington Cohen
1928

It Might Be Worse
1931

Diary of a Young Comic
1979

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970

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

Juke Box Rhythm
1959

Sid & Judy
2019

Four Jills in a Jeep
1944

Beau James
1957

Happy Days
1929

Valley of the Dolls
1967

The Busy Body
1967

Stage Door Canteen
1943

The Other Side of the Wind
2018

Frank Capra's American Dream
1997

The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950

The Merv Griffin Show
1962

Vega$
1978

The Phynx
1970

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968

The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954

The Mike Douglas Show
1961

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948

The Jack Benny Program
1950

What's My Line?
1950
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957

Startime
1959

Hollywood Squares
1966

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983

Reds
1981