The Other Side of the Wind
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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 Jessel may refer to: George Jessel (actor) (1898–1981), American actor. George Jessel (jurist) (1824–1883), English jurist.
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.
Could one poor decision lead to a man’s downfall? That’s the story of George Jessel, whose career imploded because of one moment. Not only that, Jessel’s list of personal scandals became longer than his list of film credits. How did this happen? Let’s check the facts and see.
Entertainer, composer, songwriter ("My Mother's Eyes"), producer and actor, educated in public schools and a singer (at age nine) with Gus Edwards acts. In 1915 he toured the British Isles, and became known as the "Boy Monologist" in vaudeville by 1917.
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...
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...
May 25, 1981 · LOS ANGELES -- George Jessel, who spent almost 75 years in show business from a kid singing 'School Days' in vaudeville to the man fondly called 'the Toastmaster General of the United States,' is...
George Jessel (1898-1981) was a screen, stage, radio, and television actor and comedian. He was also a film director, composer, and screenwriter. George Jessel was born in New York City on April 3, 1898, the son of Joseph Jessel, a playwright, and Charlotte Schwartz.
May 25, 1981 · LOS ANGELES -- Vaudeville and film star George Jessel, who earned the nickname 'Toastmaster General' during a career that spanned three-quarters of a century, has died of a heart attack. He was...
