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George Jessel
Acting
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.
BODY OF WORK
George Jessel's Filmography
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Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
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)
Reds
as Himself - Witness
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)
The Phynx
as George Jessel
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
as The Presence
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
No Poster
Wonders of Puerto Rico
as Narrator
No Poster
Wonders of Chicago
as Narrator
Beau James
as George Jessel
Wonders of New Orleans
as Commentator
Yesterday and Today
as Narrator (voice)
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
as George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
It Might Be Worse
as George
No Poster
Politics
Love, Live & Laugh
as Luigi
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
Lucky Boy
as George Jessel
No Poster
George Washington Cohen
as George Washington Cohen
Ginsberg the Great
as Johnny Ginsberg
Sailor Izzy Murphy
as Izzy Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy
as I. Patrick Murphy