Cast & creator
George Jessel
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, The Mike Douglas Show
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.
Also known as: George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States
50
film credits
15
television credits
46
1926–2019 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (65)
Showing 65 of 65 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
What's My Line?
Self
1950
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
The Steve Allen Show
Self
1956
The Jack Benny Program
George Jessel
1950
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
1966
Startime
Self
1959The Jimmy Durante Show
Self
1954
Valley of the Dolls
MC Grammy Awards
1967
Nightmare Alley
Producer
1947
Reds
Himself - Witness
1981
The Other Side of the Wind
George Jessel
2018
Vivacious Lady
Songs
1938
Anne of the Indies
Producer
1951
Stage Door Canteen
George Jessel
1943
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
1997
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
Producer
1949
The Phynx
George Jessel
1970
You're My Everything
Story
1949
Happy Days
Minstrel Show Performer
1929
Dancing in the Dark
Producer
1949
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Awards Announcer
1976
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
1970
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Songs
1947I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Producer
1947I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
Additional Writing
1947
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
The Presence
1969
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
1979
The Busy Body
Mr. Fessel
1967
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Producer
1952
The I Don't Care Girl
Producer
1953
Golden Girl
Producer
1951
Four Jills in a Jeep
Master of Ceremonies
1944
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
2019
Wonders of New Orleans
Commentator
1957
Do You Love Me
Producer
1946
It Might Be Worse
George
1931
When My Baby Smiles at Me
Producer
1948
Beau James
George Jessel
1957Wonders of Puerto Rico
Narrator
1958
Love, Live & Laugh
Luigi
1929Love, Live & Laugh
Dialogue
1929
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
George Jessel
1934
Private Jones
Adaptation
1933Wonders of Chicago
Narrator
1958
Juke Box Rhythm
George Jessel
1959
Private Izzy Murphy
I. Patrick Murphy
1926
Tonight We Sing
Producer
1953George Washington Cohen
George Washington Cohen
1928
Yesterday and Today
Narrator (voice)
1953Yesterday and Today
Writer
1953
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
Sailor Izzy Murphy
Izzy Murphy
1927
Ginsberg the Great
Johnny Ginsberg
1927
Lucky Boy
George Jessel
1929Lucky Boy
Screenplay
1929