04/03/1898
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 (2019) as Self (archive footage) |
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The Other Side of the Wind (2018) as George Jessel |
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Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) as Self (archive footage) |
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Reds (1981) as Himself - Witness |
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Diary of a Young Comic (1979) as Himself |
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Awards Announcer |
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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970) as Self (voice) |
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The Phynx (1970) as George Jessel |
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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969) as The Presence |
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Valley of the Dolls (1967) as MC Grammy Awards |
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The Busy Body (1967) as Mr. Fessel |
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Juke Box Rhythm (1959) as George Jessel |
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Wonders of Puerto Rico (1958) as Narrator |
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Wonders of Chicago (1958) as Narrator |
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Beau James (1957) as George Jessel |
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Wonders of New Orleans (1957) as Commentator |
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Yesterday and Today (1953) as Narrator (voice) |
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Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) as Master of Ceremonies |
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Stage Door Canteen (1943) as George Jessel |
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Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934) as George Jessel |
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George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931) as |
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It Might Be Worse (1931) as George |
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Politics (1930) as |
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Love, Live & Laugh (1929) as Luigi |
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Happy Days (1929) as Minstrel Show Performer |
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Lucky Boy (1929) as George Jessel |
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George Washington Cohen (1928) as George Washington Cohen |
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Ginsberg the Great (1927) as Johnny Ginsberg |
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Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927) as Izzy Murphy |
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Private Izzy Murphy (1926) as I. Patrick Murphy |
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Yesterday and Today (1953) Writer |
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Tonight We Sing (1953) Producer |
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The I Don't Care Girl (1953) Producer |
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Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952) Producer |
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Golden Girl (1951) Producer |
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Anne of the Indies (1951) Producer |
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Dancing in the Dark (1949) Producer |
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Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949) Producer |
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You're My Everything (1949) Story |
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When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) Producer |
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Nightmare Alley (1947) Producer |
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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Songs |
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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Producer |
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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Additional Writing |
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Do You Love Me (1946) Producer |
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Vivacious Lady (1938) Songs |
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Private Jones (1933) Adaptation |
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Love, Live & Laugh (1929) Dialogue |
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Lucky Boy (1929) Screenplay |