George Jessel
Acting Born Apr 3, 1898 Died May 23, 1981 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA 65 credits
Biography
George Jessel works in acting. Born April 3, 1898 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Died May 23, 1981. Archytele tracks 65 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Sid & Judy
The Other Side of the Wind
Frank Capra's American Dream
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Reds
Diary of a Young Comic
Vega$
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
The PhynxThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Valley of the DollsThe Busy Body
Hollywood Squares
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin Show
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
StartimeJuke Box Rhythm
Wonders of ChicagoWonders of Puerto Rico
Tonight Starring Jack PaarBeau JamesWonders of New Orleans
The Steve Allen Show
The Jimmy Durante Show
The I Don't Care Girl · ProducerYesterday and TodayYesterday and Today · WriterTonight We Sing · Producer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie · Producer
Golden Girl · ProducerAnne of the Indies · Producer
What's My Line?The Jack Benny ProgramThe Colgate Comedy Hour
Dancing in the Dark · ProducerOh, You Beautiful Doll · ProducerYou're My Everything · Story
The Ed Sullivan ShowWhen My Baby Smiles at Me · Producer
Nightmare Alley · ProducerI Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now · SongsI Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now · ProducerI Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now · Additional Writing
Do You Love Me · Producer
Four Jills in a Jeep
Stage Door Canteen
Full Filmography
65 titles- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) as George Jessel
- Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Reds (1981) as Himself - Witness
- Diary of a Young Comic (1979) as Himself
- Vega$ (1978)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Awards Announcer
- The Phynx (1970) as George Jessel
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970) as Self (voice)
- Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969) as The Presence
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Valley of the Dolls (1967) as MC Grammy Awards
- The Busy Body (1967) as Mr. Fessel
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self - Center Square
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Juke Box Rhythm (1959) as George Jessel
- Wonders of Chicago (1958) as Narrator
- Wonders of Puerto Rico (1958) as Narrator
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Beau James (1957) as George Jessel
- Wonders of New Orleans (1957) as Commentator
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- The Jimmy Durante Show (1954) as Self
- The I Don't Care Girl (1953) Producer
- Yesterday and Today (1953) as Narrator (voice)
- Yesterday and Today (1953) Writer
- Tonight We Sing (1953) Producer
- Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952) Producer
- Golden Girl (1951) Producer
- Anne of the Indies (1951) Producer
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as George Jessel
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Dancing in the Dark (1949) Producer
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949) Producer
- You're My Everything (1949) Story
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) Producer
- Nightmare Alley (1947) Producer
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Songs
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Producer
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) Additional Writing
- Do You Love Me (1946) Producer
- Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) as Master of Ceremonies
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as George Jessel
- Vivacious Lady (1938) Songs
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934) as George Jessel
- Private Jones (1933) Adaptation
- It Might Be Worse (1931) as George
- George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931)
- Politics (1930)
- Happy Days (1929) as Minstrel Show Performer
- Love, Live & Laugh (1929) as Luigi
- Love, Live & Laugh (1929) Dialogue
- Lucky Boy (1929) as George Jessel
- Lucky Boy (1929) Screenplay
- George Washington Cohen (1928) as George Washington Cohen
- Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927) as Izzy Murphy
- Ginsberg the Great (1927) as Johnny Ginsberg
- Private Izzy Murphy (1926) as I. Patrick Murphy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Jessel best known for?
George Jessel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Reds (1981), Vega$ (1978), Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Man of the Year (2006).
When and where was George Jessel born?
George Jessel was born on April 3, 1898 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 23, 1981.
How many credits does George Jessel have?
George Jessel has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 2019.
What is George Jessel's background in cinema and television?
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 "Toast...