Cast
George Jessel
Acting
Cast
George Jessel
Known for
Acting
Born
1898-04-03
From
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died
1981-05-23
Also known as George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States
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.
Reds
as Himself - Witness
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
Beau James
as George Jessel
Lucky Boy
as George Jessel
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
The Phynx
as George Jessel
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)
Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick Murphy
Love, Live & Laugh
as Luigi
Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)
Wonders of Chicago
as Narrator
Wonders of Puerto Rico
as Narrator
Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny Ginsberg
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
as George Jessel
Wonders of New Orleans
as Commentator
Politics
It Might Be Worse
as George
George Washington Cohen
as George Washington Cohen
