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George Jessel

Personal Information

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Born / DiedApr 3, 1898 (Died at 83)
Zodiac Sign♈Aries
Place of BirthThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Career Span1926 – 1981
Known Credits54 Titles
Official Links
ActingPopularity Score 0.7

George Jessel

Also known as:George Albert "Georgie" JesselGeorge Albert JesselToastmaster General of the United States
Total Works

54

41 movies • 13 shows

Avg Rating

6.7 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

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.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Reds
6.9
Reds
1981•movie
as Himself - Witness
Nightmare Alley
7.2
Nightmare Alley
1947•movie
Role: Producer
The Other Side of the Wind
6.7
as George Jessel
Valley of the Dolls
6.1
as MC Grammy Awards

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 54 titles featuring George Jessel

Reds
6.9
Reds
1981•movie

as Himself - Witness

Nightmare Alley
7.2
Nightmare Alley
1947•movie

Role: Producer

The Other Side of the Wind
6.7

as George Jessel

Valley of the Dolls
6.1

as MC Grammy Awards

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.6
3 eps
Vivacious Lady
7.0
Vivacious Lady
1938•movie

Role: Songs

Anne of the Indies
6.4
Anne of the Indies
1951•movie

Role: Producer

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.8
1 eps

as Self

What's My Line?
7.0
3 eps
What's My Line?
1950•series

as Self

Vega$
6.9
1 eps
Vega$
1978•series
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8
1 eps

as Self

Stage Door Canteen
6.3
Stage Door Canteen
1943•movie

as George Jessel

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
4.4

as Awards Announcer

The Jack Benny Program
7.8
1 eps

as George Jessel

Sid & Judy
7.4
Sid & Judy
2019•movie

as Self (archive footage)

The Colgate Comedy Hour
6.9
4 eps

as Self

Hollywood Squares
7.5
4 eps
Hollywood Squares
1966•series

as Self - Center Square

The Phynx
3.6
The Phynx
1970•movie

as George Jessel

The Merv Griffin Show
6.8
8 eps

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
5.8
3 eps

as Self

Frank Capra's American Dream
6.3

as Self (archive footage)

The Busy Body
7.2
The Busy Body
1967•movie

as Mr. Fessel

Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
5.8

Role: Producer

The Steve Allen Show
6.2
3 eps

as Self

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
7.5
4 eps

as Self

You're My Everything
4.8

Role: Story

When My Baby Smiles at Me
5.5

Role: Producer

Do You Love Me
4.7
Do You Love Me
1946•movie

Role: Producer

It Might Be Worse
5.4
It Might Be Worse
1931•movie

as George

Four Jills in a Jeep
6.8

as Master of Ceremonies

Beau James
5.4
Beau James
1957•movie

as George Jessel

Golden Girl
6.4
Golden Girl
1951•movie

Role: Producer

Lucky Boy
5.2
Lucky Boy
1929•movie

as George Jessel

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
5.0

as George Jessel

Startime
6.8
1 eps
Startime
1959•series

as Self

Oh, You Beautiful Doll
5.5

Role: Producer

Happy Days
6.3
Happy Days
1929•movie

as Minstrel Show Performer

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
7.0

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Juke Box Rhythm
7.7
Juke Box Rhythm
1959•movie

as George Jessel

Dancing in the Dark
6.0

Role: Producer

The I Don't Care Girl
7.2

Role: Producer

Tonight We Sing
9.5
Tonight We Sing
1953•movie

Role: Producer

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
7.5

Role: Songs

Diary of a Young Comic
7.0

as Himself

Yesterday and Today
7.0

as Narrator (voice)

Sailor Izzy Murphy
7.0
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927•movie

as Izzy Murphy

Private Izzy Murphy
8.0

as I. Patrick Murphy

Love, Live & Laugh
9.0
Love, Live & Laugh
1929•movie

as Luigi

Ginsberg the Great
10.0
Ginsberg the Great
1927•movie

as Johnny Ginsberg

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
6.0

as Self (voice)

Private Jones
9.0
Private Jones
1933•movie

Role: Adaptation

Wonders of New Orleans

as Commentator