George Jessel

George Jessel

American actor, singer, songwriter, film producer (1898-1981)

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.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 10 films (1926–1969) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 19 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1926 PRIVATE IZZY MURPHY. Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. 8 reels B&W
1927 GINSBERG THE GREAT. Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. 6 reels B&W
1927 SAILOR IZZY MURPHY. Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. 7 reels B&W
1951 Anne Of The Indies. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 81 min. 35mm Color sound
1951 Meet me after the show. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 86 min. 35mm Color sound
1952 Bloodhounds Of Broadway. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 90 min. 35mm Color sound
1952 Golden Girl. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 108 min 35mm Color sound
1952 WAIT TILL THE SUN SHINES, NELLIE. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 108 min 35mm Color sound
1967 Valley Of The Dolls. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. & Red Lion Productions Inc. 123 min 35mm Color sound
1969 Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe And Find True Happiness? Universal Pictures, Ltd 104 min Color sound