George Jessel
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as MC Grammy Awards Valley of the Dolls 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.
Filmography
Reds
as Himself - Witness
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Awards Announcer
The Phynx
as George Jessel
The Busy Body
as Mr. Fessel
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
It Might Be Worse
as George
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Master of Ceremonies
Beau James
as George Jessel
Lucky Boy
as George Jessel
Happy Days
as Minstrel Show Performer
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Juke Box Rhythm
as George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
as George Jessel
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself