Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1898-04-03
Day of Death
1981-05-23
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography (31)
Sid & Judy
2019
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Reds
1981
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
The Phynx
1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969
Valley of the Dolls
1967
The Busy Body
1967
