1947Nominee
Best Picture
Nightmare Alley
George Jessel
Actor · Producer · Writer
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
April 3, 1898
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1981Nominee
Best Performance
Reds
1967Nominee
Best Performance
Valley of the Dolls
Career Highlights
1938Highlight
Best Performance
Vivacious Lady
1976Highlight
Best Performance
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
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Nightmare Alley
Reds
Valley of the Dolls