Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1898-04-03
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring George Jessel
Filmography
Acting (31)
2019
Sid & Judyas Self (archive footage)
7.4
2018
The Other Side of the Windas George Jessel
6.7
1997
Frank Capra's American Dreamas Self (archive footage)
6.3
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
7.0
1981
Redsas Himself - Witness
6.9
1979
Diary of a Young Comicas Himself
7.0
1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywoodas Awards Announcer
4.4
1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comediansas Self (voice)
6.0
1970
The Phynxas George Jessel
3.6
1969
4.8
1967
Valley of the Dollsas MC Grammy Awards
6.0
1967
The Busy Bodyas Mr. Fessel
7.2
1959
Juke Box Rhythmas George Jessel
7.7
1958
Wonders of Puerto Ricoas Narrator
1958
Wonders of Chicagoas Narrator
1957
Beau Jamesas George Jessel
5.4
1957
Wonders of New Orleansas Commentator
1953
Yesterday and Todayas Narrator (voice)
7.0
1944
Four Jills in a Jeepas Master of Ceremonies
6.8
1943
Stage Door Canteenas George Jessel
6.3
1934
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9as George Jessel
5.0
1931
It Might Be Worseas George
5.4
1930
1929
Love, Live & Laughas Luigi
9.0
1929
Happy Daysas Minstrel Show Performer
6.3
1929
Lucky Boyas George Jessel
5.3
1928
George Washington Cohenas George Washington Cohen
9.0
1927
Ginsberg the Greatas Johnny Ginsberg
10.0
1927
Sailor Izzy Murphyas Izzy Murphy
7.0
1926
Private Izzy Murphyas I. Patrick Murphy
8.0
Production & Directing (19)
1953
Yesterday and TodayWriter
7.0
1953
Tonight We SingProducer
9.5
1953
The I Don't Care GirlProducer
7.3
1952
Wait Till the Sun Shines, NellieProducer
5.8
1951
Golden GirlProducer
6.4
1951
Anne of the IndiesProducer
6.4
1949
Dancing in the DarkProducer
6.0
1949
Oh, You Beautiful DollProducer
5.5
1949
You're My EverythingStory
4.8
1948
When My Baby Smiles at MeProducer
5.5
1947
Nightmare AlleyProducer
7.2
1947
7.5
1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowProducer
7.5
1947
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowAdditional Writing
7.5
1946
Do You Love MeProducer
4.7
1938
Vivacious LadySongs
7.0
1933
Private JonesAdaptation
9.0
1929
Love, Live & LaughDialogue
9.0
1929
Lucky BoyScreenplay
5.3