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George Jessel
The 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 comedi…
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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.
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2019
Sid & Judy
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2018
The Other Side of the Wind
Movie George Jessel
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1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1981
Reds
Movie Himself - Witness
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1979
Diary of a Young Comic
Movie Himself
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1978
Vega$
TV show
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1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Movie Awards Announcer
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1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Movie Self (voice)
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1970
The Phynx
Movie George Jessel
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1969
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Movie The Presence
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1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV show Self
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1967
Valley of the Dolls
Movie MC Grammy Awards
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1967
The Busy Body
Movie Mr. Fessel
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1966
Hollywood Squares
TV show Self - Center Square
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1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV show Self
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1962
The Merv Griffin Show
TV show Self
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1961
The Mike Douglas Show
TV show Self
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1959
Startime
TV show Self
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1959
Juke Box Rhythm
Movie George Jessel
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1958
Wonders of Puerto Rico
Movie Narrator
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1958
Wonders of Chicago
Movie Narrator
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1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV show Self
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1957
Beau James
Movie George Jessel
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1957
Wonders of New Orleans
Movie Commentator
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1956
The Steve Allen Show
TV show Self
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1954
The Jimmy Durante Show
TV show Self
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1953
Yesterday and Today
Movie Narrator (voice)
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1953
Tonight We Sing
Movie Producer
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1953
The I Don't Care Girl
Movie Producer
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1952
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Movie Producer
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1951
Golden Girl
Movie Producer
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1951
Anne of the Indies
Movie Producer
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1950
The Jack Benny Program
TV show George Jessel
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1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV show Self
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1950
What's My Line?
TV show Self
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1949
Dancing in the Dark
Movie Producer
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1949
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
Movie Producer
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1949
You're My Everything
Movie Story
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1948
When My Baby Smiles at Me
Movie Producer
