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George Jessel
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Film & TV
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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…
Known for
- Sid & Judy — Self (archive footage)2019
- The Other Side of the Wind — George Jessel2018
- Frank Capra's American Dream — Self (archive footage)1997
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1983
- Reds — Himself - Witness1981
- Diary of a Young Comic — Himself1979
- Vega$1978
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood — Awards Announcer1976
- The Phynx — George Jessel1970
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians — Self (voice)1970
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- George
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- The Bronx
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Spouse
- Lois Andrews
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Instrument
- voice
- Image
- George Jessel 1926.jpg
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- Commons category
- George Jessel
- cause of death
- myocardial infarction
- date of birth
- 1898-04-03
- date of death
- 1981-05-24
- manner of death
- natural causes
- Commons gallery
- George Jessel
- place of burial
- Hillside Memorial Park
- writing language
- English language
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