George Jessel
Acting•Born April 3, 1898•Died May 23, 1981 (age 83)•The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962•TV Series•
7.5
The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962•TV Series•
6.6
What's My Line?
1950•TV Series•
7.0
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948•TV Series•
6.8
The Jack Benny Program
1950•TV Series•
7.8
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950•TV Series•
6.9
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayApril 3, 1898
Day of DeathMay 23, 1981
Place of BirthThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity0.4