Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 3, 1898
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- George Albert "Georgie" Jessel
- George Albert Jessel
- Toastmaster General of the United States
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 - Movies
Reds
as Himself - Witness
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
The Phynx
as George Jessel
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
Beau James
as George Jessel
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
What's My Line?
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
The Jack Benny Program
as George Jessel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self