George Jessel
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.
Known for
Acting45
movieSid & Judy
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Other Side of the Wind
2018
George Jessel
movieFrank Capra's American Dream
1997
Self (archive footage)
movieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieReds
1981
Himself - Witness
movieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Awards Announcer
movieThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
Self (voice)
movieThe Phynx
1970
George Jessel
movieValley of the Dolls
1967
MC Grammy Awards
movieThe Busy Body
1967
Mr. Fessel
tvHollywood Squares
1966
Self - Center Square
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self / Self - Co-Host
tvStartime
1959
Self
movieJuke Box Rhythm
1959
George Jessel
movieBeau James
1957
George Jessel
movieWonders of New Orleans
1957
Commentator
movieYesterday and Today
1953
Narrator (voice)
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950
George Jessel
movieFour Jills in a Jeep
1944
Master of Ceremonies
movieStage Door Canteen
1943
George Jessel
movieRambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934
George Jessel
movieHappy Days
1929
Minstrel Show Performer
movieLucky Boy
1929
George Jessel
George Washington Cohen
1928
George Washington Cohen
movieGinsberg the Great
1927
Johnny Ginsberg
movieSailor Izzy Murphy
1927
Izzy Murphy
moviePrivate Izzy Murphy
1926
I. Patrick Murphy
Production11
movieTonight We Sing
1953
Producer
movieThe I Don't Care Girl
1953
Producer
movieGolden Girl
1951
Producer
movieAnne of the Indies
1951
Producer
movieDancing in the Dark
1949
Producer
movieOh, You Beautiful Doll
1949
Producer
movieNightmare Alley
1947
Producer
movieDo You Love Me
1946
Producer
Writing5
Sound2
Crew1
movieI Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
1947
Additional Writing