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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2620610
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Filmography (Movies)
When Jews Were Funny
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Release Date:14/11/2013
Looking for Lenny
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2011
The Legend of Secret Pass
Character:Ira (voice)
Release Date:14/10/2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Character:Zohan's Father
Release Date:05/06/2008
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/04/2007
The Holiday
Character:Norman
Release Date:05/12/2006
The Aristocrats
Character:Self
Release Date:29/07/2005
Meet the Fockers
Character:Judge Ira
Release Date:22/12/2004
The Last Producer
Character:Poker Player
Release Date:22/08/2000
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Character:Shelley Berman
Release Date:05/12/1992
Motorama
Character:Million Dollar Driver
Release Date:10/09/1991
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
Character:Stromberg
Release Date:23/03/1990
Teen Witch
Character:Mr. Weaver
Release Date:28/04/1989
Rented Lips
Character:Bill Slotnik
Release Date:01/07/1988
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
Character:Harold
Release Date:23/09/1987
Brenda Starr, Reporter
Character:A.J. Livwright
Release Date:25/01/1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Character:
Release Date:25/11/1978
Beware! The Blob
Character:Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
Release Date:21/06/1972
Every Home Should Have One
Character:Nat Kaplan
Release Date:05/03/1970
Divorce American Style
Character:David Grieff
Release Date:21/06/1967
The Best Man
Character:Sheldon Bascomb
Release Date:05/04/1964
The Fabulous Fifties
Character:Self
Release Date:22/01/1960
Dementia
Character:Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
Release Date:22/12/1955
Television Appearances
Hawaii Five-0
Character:Morty Sapperstein
The Unusuals
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Raising the Bar
Character:Danny Rose
Pushing Daisies
Character:Gustav Hofer
Hannah Montana
Character:Dr. Froman
Grey's Anatomy
Character:Jed Sorento
Boston Legal
Character:Judge Robert Sanders
CSI: NY
Character:George Savar
Entourage
Character:Uncle Shelley
Dead Like Me
Character:Theo
The Bernie Mac Show
Character:Shelley Berman
That's My Bush!
Character:Principal
Lizzie McGuire
Character:Nobby Frostybump
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Character:Nat David
Even Stevens
Character:Jackie the Janitor
Providence
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The King of Queens
Character:Skitch
L.A. Doctors
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Chicago Sons
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Friends
Character:Mr. Kaplan Jr.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Character:Self
L.A. Law
Character:Ben Flicker
MacGyver
Character:Abe Sherman
Brothers
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Night Court
Character:Al
St. Elsewhere
Character:Bill Belvedere (voice)
Knight Rider
Character:Josh Bevin
Matt Houston
Character:
Hotel
Character:
Eischied
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Flying High
Character:
Vega$
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Forever Fernwood
Character:
CHiPs
Character:Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
Police Woman
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The Mary Tyler Moore Show
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Love, American Style
Character:Window Washer
Love, American Style
Character:George
Love, American Style
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The Barbara McNair Show
Character:Self
That's Life
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Adam-12
Character:Phil Duke
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self (uncredited)
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Character:Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
Mister Roberts
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Character:Sheldon Veblen
Bewitched
Character:Mr. Brinkman
The Hollywood Palace
Character:Self - Comedian
The Judy Garland Show
Character:Self
Burke's Law
Character:King Dmitri
Breaking Point
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The Merv Griffin Show
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
The DuPont Show of the Week
Character:Self
The Twilight Zone
Character:Archibald Beechcroft
Rawhide
Character:Mendel Sorkin
Kraft Music Hall
Character:Self
Peter Gunn
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The Lux Show
Character:Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Character:Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Character:Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Character:Self
The Steve Allen Show
Character:Self
The Steve Allen Show
Character:Self - Drunk on Telephone
The George Gobel Show
Character:Self
General Electric Theater
Character:Stanley
What's My Line?
Character:Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?
Character:Self - Panelist
The Ed Sullivan Show
Character:Self
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