George Jessel
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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
Credits
Reds (1981)
as Himself - Witness
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
as MC Grammy Awards
The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
as George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen (1943)
as George Jessel
Love, Live & Laugh (1929)
as Luigi
Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)
as Self (archive footage)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
as Awards Announcer
Happy Days (1929)
as Minstrel Show Performer
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Phynx (1970)
as George Jessel
The Busy Body (1967)
as Mr. Fessel
Sid & Judy (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Private Izzy Murphy (1926)
as I. Patrick Murphy
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969)
as The Presence
Beau James (1957)
as George Jessel
Yesterday and Today (1953)
as Narrator (voice)
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)
as Self (voice)
Diary of a Young Comic (1979)
as Himself
Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927)
as Izzy Murphy
Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)
as Master of Ceremonies
Juke Box Rhythm (1959)
as George Jessel
It Might Be Worse (1931)
as George
Ginsberg the Great (1927)
as Johnny Ginsberg
George Washington Cohen (1928)
as George Washington Cohen
Lucky Boy (1929)
as George Jessel
Wonders of Chicago (1958)
as Narrator
Wonders of Puerto Rico (1958)
as Narrator
Wonders of New Orleans (1957)
as Commentator
Politics (1930)
Actor
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931)
Actor
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934)
as George Jessel