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George Jessel

George Jessel

Born: 1898-04-03 • 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 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.

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