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George Jessel

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

April 3, 1898(83)

Day of Death

May 23, 1981

Place of Birth

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

George Albert "Georgie" JesselGeorge Albert JesselToastmaster General of the United States
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George Jessel

Acting

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

Filmography