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Shelley Berman

Acting 92 (deceased) years old Chicago, Illinois, USA ★ 0.7
Born: February 3, 1925
Died: September 1, 2017

Biography

Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed.

He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Acting Credits (94)

When Jews Were Funny
When Jews Were Funny 2013
Looking for Lenny
Looking for Lenny Self 2011
The Legend of Secret Pass
The Legend of Secret Pass Ira (voice) 2010
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0 Morty Sapperstein 2010
The Unusuals
The Unusuals 2009
Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar Danny Rose 2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan Zohan's Father 2008
Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies Gustav Hofer 2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s Self (archive footage) 2007
The Holiday
The Holiday Norman 2006
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana Dr. Froman 2006
The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats Self 2005
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy Jed Sorento 2005
Meet the Fockers
Meet the Fockers Judge Ira 2004
Boston Legal
Boston Legal Judge Robert Sanders 2004
CSI: NY
CSI: NY George Savar 2004
Entourage
Entourage Uncle Shelley 2004
Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me Theo 2003
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show Shelley Berman 2001
That's My Bush!
That's My Bush! Principal 2001
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire Nobby Frostybump 2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm Nat David 2000
The Last Producer
The Last Producer Poker Player 2000
Even Stevens
Even Stevens Jackie the Janitor 2000
Providence
Providence 1999
The King of Queens
The King of Queens Skitch 1998
L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors 1998
Chicago Sons
Chicago Sons Mr. McLashan 1997
Arli$$
Arli$$ Ollie Fogle 1996
Friends
Friends Mr. Kaplan Jr. 1994
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue Shelley Berman 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Self 1992
Motorama
Motorama Million Dollar Driver 1991
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. Stromberg 1990
Teen Witch
Teen Witch Mr. Weaver 1989
Rented Lips
Rented Lips Bill Slotnik 1988
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story Harold 1987
L.A. Law
L.A. Law Ben Flicker 1986
MacGyver
MacGyver Abe Sherman 1985
Brothers
Brothers 1984
Night Court
Night Court Al 1984
St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere Bill Belvedere (voice) 1982
Knight Rider
Knight Rider Josh Bevin 1982
Matt Houston
Matt Houston 1982
Hotel
Hotel 1982
Eischied
Eischied 1979
Brenda Starr, Reporter
Brenda Starr, Reporter A.J. Livwright 1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II 1978
Flying High
Flying High 1978
Vega$
Vega$ 1978
Forever Fernwood
Forever Fernwood 1977
CHiPs
CHiPs Desperate Car Owner (uncredited) 1977
Police Woman
Police Woman 1974
Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist 1972
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show 1970
Every Home Should Have One
Every Home Should Have One Nat Kaplan 1970
Love, American Style
Love, American Style Window Washer 1969
Love, American Style
Love, American Style George 1969
Love, American Style
Love, American Style 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
The Barbara McNair Show Self 1969
That's Life
That's Life 1968
Adam-12
Adam-12 Phil Duke 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Self (uncredited) 1968
Divorce American Style
Divorce American Style David Grieff 1967
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. Dr. Vladimir Toulouse 1966
Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts 1965
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Sheldon Veblen 1964
Bewitched
Bewitched Mr. Brinkman 1964
The Best Man
The Best Man Sheldon Bascomb 1964
The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace Self - Comedian 1964
The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show Self 1963
Burke's Law
Burke's Law King Dmitri 1963
Breaking Point
Breaking Point 1963
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961
The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week Self 1961
The Fabulous Fifties
The Fabulous Fifties Self 1960
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Archibald Beechcroft 1959
Rawhide
Rawhide Mendel Sorkin 1959
Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall Self 1958
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn 1958
The Lux Show
The Lux Show Self 1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self - Guest Host 1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self 1957
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show Self 1956
The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show Self 1956
The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show Self - Drunk on Telephone 1956
Dementia
Dementia Stoned Beatnik (uncredited) 1955
The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show Self 1954
General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater Stanley 1953
What's My Line?
What's My Line? Self - Mystery Guest 1950
What's My Line?
What's My Line? Self - Panelist 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948

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