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.
★6.0
MOVIE1967
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
★6.9
MOVIE1981
Reds
as Himself - Witness
★7.0
MOVIE1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
★3.7
MOVIE1970
The Phynx
as George Jessel
★6.7
MOVIE2018
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
★7.0
MOVIE1979
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
★6.3
MOVIE1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
★7.0
MOVIE1927
Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy Murphy
★6.3
MOVIE1943
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
★5.4
MOVIE1957
Beau James
as George Jessel
★4.3
MOVIE1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
★6.3
MOVIE1929
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
★5.4
MOVIE1931
It Might Be Worse
as George
★4.8
MOVIE1969
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
★8.0
MOVIE1926
Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick Murphy
MOVIE1957
Wonders of New Orleans
as Commentator
★9.0
MOVIE1928
George Washington Cohen
as George Washington Cohen
MOVIE1958
Wonders of Chicago
as Narrator
MOVIE1958
Wonders of Puerto Rico
as Narrator
★7.4
MOVIE2019
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
★6.8
MOVIE1944
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
★7.2
MOVIE1967
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
★6.0
MOVIE1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)
★9.0
MOVIE1929
Love, Live & Laugh
as Luigi
★10.0
MOVIE1927
Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny Ginsberg
★5.3
MOVIE1929
Lucky Boy
as George Jessel
★7.0
MOVIE1953
Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)
★7.7
MOVIE1959
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
★5.0
MOVIE1934
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
as George Jessel
★4.3
MOVIE1931
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
MOVIE1930