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Life & Death
Died aged 83Also known asGeorge Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United StatesGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn03/04/1898Born inThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USADied23/05/1981Died inLos AngelesCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ506146 ↗Buried atHillside Memorial ParkTMDb#148585 ↗
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel 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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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sid & JudyMovie | Self (archive footage) | 121 |
| 2018 | The Other Side of the WindMovie | George Jessel | 120 |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American DreamMovie | Self (archive footage) | 99 |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageMovie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 85 |
| 1981 | RedsMovie | Himself - Witness | 83 |
| 1979 | Diary of a Young ComicMovie | Himself | 81 |
| 1978 | Vega$Series | — | 80 |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodMovie | Awards Announcer | 78 |
| 1970 | The PhynxMovie | George Jessel | 72 |
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?Movie | The Presence | 71 |
| 1967 | Valley of the DollsMovie | MC Grammy Awards | 69 |
| 1967 | The Busy BodyMovie | Mr. Fessel | 69 |
| 1966 | Hollywood SquaresSeries | Self - Center Square | 68 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin ShowSeries | Self | 64 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 63 |
| 1959 | StartimeSeries | Self | 61 |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack PaarSeries | Self | 59 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen ShowSeries | Self | 58 |
| 1954 | The Jimmy Durante ShowSeries | Self | 56 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny ProgramSeries | George Jessel | 52 |
| 1950 | What's My Line?Series | Self | 52 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy HourSeries | Self | 52 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 50 |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a JeepMovie | Master of Ceremonies | 46 |
| 1943 | Stage Door CanteenMovie | George Jessel | 45 |
| 1929 | Lucky BoyMovie | George Jessel | 31 |
| 1929 | Happy DaysMovie | Minstrel Show Performer | 31 |
| 1928 | George Washington CohenMovie | George Washington Cohen | 30 |