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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.
George Albert Jessel war ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Sänger, Conférencier, Songwriter und Filmproduzent. Jessel galt als Multitalent der amerikanischen Unterhaltungsbranche und erhielt aufgrund zahlreicher Moderationen bei hochkarätigen Veranstaltungen den Spitznamen „Toastmaster General of the United States“.
Learn about the life and career of George Jessel, a Jewish vaudeville performer who became famous for his role in The Jazz Singer and his film career. Find out how he rose to fame, faced scandals, and lost his fortune.
George Jessel. Actor: Lucky Boy. George Jessel gained fame in vaudeville, where it was not uncommon for him--and other performers, such as Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor--to perform in blackface, and in fact at age 11 Jessel was Cantor's vaudeville partner. Jessel acted in several movies in the '30s and became a respected film producer. He was also a ...
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- April 3, 1898
- George Jessel
- May 24, 1981
30. März 2024 · George Jessel (born April 3, 1898, New York City—died May 24, 1981, Los Angeles) was an American comedian, actor, writer, composer, and producer, whose skill as a dinner speaker earned him the honorary title of Toastmaster General of the United States.
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George Jessel was a vaudeville performer, songwriter, producer and actor who appeared in several movies in the '30s. He was also known as the "Toastmaster General" for his eulogies and hosting duties at various events.
26. Mai 1981 · George Jessel, the comedian who gained fame on the vaudeville stages of the nation, went on to stardom on Broadway and in Hollywood, and in recent decades was known as ''the toastmaster general...
