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.
31 movies · 14 shows
Sid & Judy
2019·7.4
The Other Side of the Wind
2018·6.7
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997·6.3
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983·7.0
Reds
1981·6.9
Diary of a Young Comic
1979·7.0
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976·4.3
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970·6.0
The Phynx
1970·3.5
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969·4.8
Valley of the Dolls
1967·6.0
The Busy Body
1967·7.2
Juke Box Rhythm
1959·7.7
Wonders of Puerto Rico
1958·0.0
Wonders of Chicago
1958·0.0
Beau James
1957·5.4
Wonders of New Orleans
1957·0.0
Yesterday and Today
1953·7.0
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944·6.8
Stage Door Canteen
1943·6.3
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934·5.0
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931·4.3
It Might Be Worse
1931·5.4
Politics
1930·0.0
Love, Live & Laugh
1929·9.0
Happy Days
1929·6.3
Lucky Boy
1929·5.3
George Washington Cohen
1928·9.0
Ginsberg the Great
1927·10.0
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927·7.0
Private Izzy Murphy
1926·8.0