George Jessel

Born: 1898-04-03


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Reds

as Himself - Witness
Released: 1981-12-25

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared...

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Valley of the Dolls

as MC Grammy Awards
Released: 1967-12-27

In New York City, bright but naive New Englander Anne Welles becomes a secretary at a theatrical...

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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

as Awards Announcer
Released: 1976-07-26

A would-be filmmaker and actress shake up the industry with a trick dog who gets discovered by a...

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The Other Side of the Wind

as George Jessel
Released: 2018-11-02

Surrounded by fans and skeptics, grizzled director J.J. "Jake" Hannaford returns from years...

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Sid & Judy

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-06-26

Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived...

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Stage Door Canteen

as George Jessel
Released: 1943-06-24

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous...

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Four Jills in a Jeep

as Master of Ceremonies
Released: 1944-03-17

Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas.

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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 1983-02-25

Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas,...

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Frank Capra's American Dream

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1997-01-01

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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The Phynx

as George Jessel
Released: 1970-03-06

A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in...

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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

as Self (voice)
Released: 1970-04-07

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by...

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Beau James

as George Jessel
Released: 1957-06-07

The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.

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The Busy Body

as Mr. Fessel
Released: 1967-03-12

Sid Caesar is a bumbling gopher to a mob boss who must recover a fortune in cash stowed in the...

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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

as The Presence
Released: 1969-03-19

Heironymus Merkin is an internationally successful singer approaching middle age who retells his...

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Happy Days

as Minstrel Show Performer
Released: 1929-09-16

Margie, singer on a showboat, decides to try her luck in New York inspite of being in love with...

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Love, Live & Laugh

as Luigi
Released: 1929-11-02

Any movie that starts Jewish entertainer George Jessel as an Italian accordionist named Luigi...

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Private Izzy Murphy

as I. Patrick Murphy
Released: 1926-10-30

Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an...

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Sailor Izzy Murphy

as Izzy Murphy
Released: 1927-10-08

Izzy Murphy is a street vendor of scents that falls in love with the beautiful woman (Audrey...

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Lucky Boy

as uncredited
Released: 1929-02-02

A young Jewish man works in his father's jewelry business, but he doesn't like it at all--he...

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Yesterday and Today

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1953-12-02

A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of...

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Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

as George Jessel
Released: 1934-05-19

An immigrant has become a mailman on Radio Row. One of his first duties is to deliver letters to...

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Diary of a Young Comic

as Himself
Released: 1979-02-03

A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard...

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It Might Be Worse

as George
Released: 1931-01-03

George convinces his friend John that suicide isn't the answer.

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Wonders of New Orleans

as Commentator
Released: 1957-01-01

Travelogue featuring New Orleans, its music, and its Mardi Gras.

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self
First aired: 1950-09-10

The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC...

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The Steve Allen Show

as Self
First aired: 1956-06-24

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Jack Benny Program

as George Jessel
First aired: 1950-10-28

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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Startime

as uncredited
First aired: 1959-10-06

Startime is an anthology show of drama, comedy, and variety, and was one of the first American...

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Vega$

as uncredited
First aired: 1978-09-20

Vega$ is an American detective television drama series that aired on ABC between 1978 and 1981....

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