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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.
May 26, 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...
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.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Let’s check the facts and see. 1. Fate Stepped In. George Jessel was born on April 3, 1898, in New York City—more specifically, Harlem. Both of his parents were Jewish and they were both involved in show business. Jessel’s father wrote plays and mom worked selling tickets at the local theater.
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 after-dinner speeches and eulogies for celebrities.
- April 3, 1898
- May 24, 1981
May 20, 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.
May 25, 1981 · George Jessel, the vaudeville comedian and actor who became known as the ''toastmaster general of the United States,'' died of a heart attack last night while at the University of California at...
