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Person· Acting
George Jessel
- Born
- April 3, 1898
- Died
- May 23, 1981
- From
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel · George Albert Jessel · Toastmaster General of the United States
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.
