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 production of The Jazz Singer.

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Known for

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Sid & Judy

2019 ⭐ 7.4

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The Other Side of the Wind

2018 ⭐ 6.7

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Frank Capra's American Dream

1997 ⭐ 6.5

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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

2019

Sid & Judy Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2019

⭐ 7.4

2018

The Other Side of the Wind

George Jessel · 2018

⭐ 6.7

1997

Frank Capra's American Dream

Self (archive footage) · 1997

⭐ 6.5

1983

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Notable

Self (archive footage) (uncred · 1983

⭐ 7.0

1981

Reds

Himself - Witness · 1981

⭐ 6.9

1979

Diary of a Young Comic Notable

Himself · 1979

⭐ 7.0

1976

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Awards Announcer · 1976

⭐ 4.3

1970

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

Self (voice) · 1970

⭐ 6.0

The Phynx

George Jessel · 1970

⭐ 3.7

1969

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

The Presence · 1969

⭐ 4.8

1967

Valley of the Dolls

MC Grammy Awards · 1967

⭐ 6.0

The Busy Body Notable

Mr. Fessel · 1967

⭐ 7.2

1959

Juke Box Rhythm Notable

George Jessel · 1959

⭐ 7.7

1957

Beau James

George Jessel · 1957

⭐ 5.4

Wonders of New Orleans

Commentator · 1957

1953

Yesterday and Today Notable

Narrator (voice) · 1953

⭐ 7.0

1944

Four Jills in a Jeep

Master of Ceremonies · 1944

⭐ 6.8

1943

Stage Door Canteen

George Jessel · 1943

⭐ 6.3

1934

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

George Jessel · 1934

⭐ 5.0

1931

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

1931

⭐ 4.3

It Might Be Worse

George · 1931

⭐ 5.4

1929

Love, Live & Laugh Notable

Luigi · 1929

⭐ 9.0

Happy Days

Minstrel Show Performer · 1929

⭐ 6.3

Lucky Boy

George Jessel · 1929

⭐ 5.3

1927

Ginsberg the Great Notable

Johnny Ginsberg · 1927

⭐ 10.0

Sailor Izzy Murphy Notable

Izzy Murphy · 1927

⭐ 7.0

1926

Private Izzy Murphy Notable

I. Patrick Murphy · 1926

⭐ 8.0

Frequently appears with

Jon Hamm

Sid Luft (voice)

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Judy Garland (voice)

Judy Garland

Self (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

John Huston

J.J. 'Jake' Hannaford

Peter Bogdanovich

Brooks Otterlake

Susan Strasberg

Juliette Rich

Norman Foster

Billy Boyle

Full filmography

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Sid & Judy

2019 ⭐ 7.4

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The Other Side of the Wind

2018 ⭐ 6.7

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Frank Capra's American Dream

1997 ⭐ 6.5

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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983 ⭐ 7.0

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Reds

1981 ⭐ 6.9

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Diary of a Young Comic

1979 ⭐ 7.0

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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

1976 ⭐ 4.3

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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

1970 ⭐ 6.0

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The Phynx

1970 ⭐ 3.7

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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

1969 ⭐ 4.8

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Valley of the Dolls

1967 ⭐ 6.0

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The Busy Body

1967 ⭐ 7.2

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Juke Box Rhythm

1959 ⭐ 7.7

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Beau James

1957 ⭐ 5.4

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Wonders of New Orleans

1957

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Yesterday and Today

1953 ⭐ 7.0

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Four Jills in a Jeep

1944 ⭐ 6.8

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Stage Door Canteen

1943 ⭐ 6.3

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Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

1934 ⭐ 5.0

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George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

1931 ⭐ 4.3