George Jessel

George Jessel

April 3, 1898 (128 years old) in 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 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 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line? What's My Line?

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