1898-04-03 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Sid & Judy | Self (archive footage) | 2019-06-26 |
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The Other Side of the Wind | George Jessel | 2018-11-02 |
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Frank Capra's American Dream | Self (archive footage) | 1997-05-18 |
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1983-02-25 |
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Reds | Himself - Witness | 1981-12-25 |
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Diary of a Young Comic | Himself | 1979-02-03 |
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Awards Announcer | 1976-07-26 |
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The Phynx | George Jessel | 1970-03-06 |
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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians | Self (voice) | 1970-04-07 |
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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? | The Presence | 1969-03-19 |
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The Busy Body | Mr. Fessel | 1967-03-12 |
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Valley of the Dolls | MC Grammy Awards | 1967-12-27 |
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Juke Box Rhythm | George Jessel | 1959-08-01 |
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Wonders of Puerto Rico | Narrator | 1958-12-10 |
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Wonders of Chicago | Narrator | 1958-04-03 |
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Wonders of New Orleans | Commentator | 1957-01-01 |
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Beau James | George Jessel | 1957-06-07 |
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Yesterday and Today | Narrator (voice) | 1953-12-02 |
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Four Jills in a Jeep | Master of Ceremonies | 1944-03-17 |
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Stage Door Canteen | George Jessel | 1943-06-24 |
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Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 | George Jessel | 1934-05-19 |
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George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir | 1931-02-20 | |
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It Might Be Worse | George | 1931-01-03 |
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Politics | 1930-11-14 | |
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Love, Live & Laugh | Luigi | 1929-11-02 |
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Lucky Boy | George Jessel | 1929-02-02 |
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Happy Days | Minstrel Show Performer | 1929-09-16 |
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George Washington Cohen | George Washington Cohen | 1928-12-20 |
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Sailor Izzy Murphy | Izzy Murphy | 1927-10-08 |
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Ginsberg the Great | Johnny Ginsberg | 1927-11-26 |
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Private Izzy Murphy | I. Patrick Murphy | 1926-10-30 |
