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 pro...
Also Known As
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States
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George Jessel's Movies
Reds
25 Dec 1981
The Other Side of the Wind
02 Nov 2018
Valley of the Dolls
27 Dec 1967
Stage Door Canteen
24 Jun 1943
Sid & Judy
26 Jun 2019
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
26 Jul 1976
The Phynx
06 Mar 1970
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
19 Mar 1969
The Busy Body
12 Mar 1967
Frank Capra's American Dream
18 May 1997
It Might Be Worse
03 Jan 1931
Four Jills in a Jeep
17 Mar 1944
Beau James
07 Jun 1957
Lucky Boy
02 Feb 1929
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
20 Feb 1931
Happy Days
16 Sept 1929
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
25 Feb 1983
Juke Box Rhythm
01 Aug 1959
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
19 May 1934
Diary of a Young Comic
03 Feb 1979
George Jessel's TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
01 Oct 1962
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
22 Jan 1968
What's My Line?
02 Feb 1950
Vega$
20 Sept 1978
The Ed Sullivan Show
20 Jun 1948
The Jack Benny Program
28 Oct 1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour
10 Sept 1950
The Merv Griffin Show
01 Oct 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
11 Dec 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
11 Dec 1961
The Steve Allen Show
24 Jun 1956
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
29 Jul 1957
Startime
06 Oct 1959
The Jimmy Durante Show
02 Oct 1954