Shelley Berman


    Starbirth:
    February 3, 1925
    Supernova:
    September 1, 2017
    Birthplace:
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Overview

Shelley Berman (1925–2017) 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.


MOVIECHARACTERYEAR
Live at Mister Kelly's Self (archive footage) 2021
When Jews Were Funny 2013
Looking for Lenny Self 2011
The Legend of Secret Pass Ira (voice) 2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan Zohan's Father 2008
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s 2007
The Holiday Norman 2006
The Aristocrats Self 2005
Meet the Fockers Judge Ira 2004
The Last Producer Poker Player 2000
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue Shelley Berman 1992
Motorama Million Dollar Driver 1991
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. Stromberg 1990
Teen Witch Mr. Weaver 1989
Rented Lips Bill Slotnik 1987
Brenda Starr, Reporter A.J. Livwright 1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II 1978
Beware! The Blob Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist 1972
Every Home Should Have One Nat Kaplan 1970
Divorce American Style David Grieff 1967
The Best Man Sheldon Bascomb 1964
The Fabulous Fifties Self 1960
Dementia Stoned Beatnik (uncredited) 1955
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CHiPs Desperate Car Owner (uncredited) <mt>
Friends Mr. Kaplan Jr. <mt>
Entourage <blank> <mt>
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno <blank> <mt>
The Mary Tyler Moore Show <blank> <mt>
General Electric Theater Stanley <mt>
Lizzie McGuire Nobby Frostybump <mt>
Boston Legal Judge Robert Sanders <mt>
Pushing Daisies Gustav Hofer <mt>
Brothers <blank> <mt>
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show Self <mt>
Curb Your Enthusiasm Nat David <mt>
Eischied <blank> <mt>
The Unusuals <blank> <mt>
That's My Bush! <blank> <mt>
L.A. Law Ben Flicker <mt>
Burke's Law King Dmitri <mt>
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. <blank> <mt>
Grey's Anatomy Jed Sorento <mt>
Providence <blank> <mt>
Knight Rider Josh Bevin <mt>
CSI: NY George Savar <mt>
MacGyver <blank> <mt>
Even Stevens <blank> <mt>
Hotel <blank> <mt>
The King of Queens Skitch <mt>
Bewitched Mr. Brinkman <mt>
Hannah Montana Dr. Froman <mt>
Dead Like Me Theo <mt>
Mister Roberts <blank> <mt>
The Twilight Zone Archibald Beechcroft <mt>
Vega$ <blank> <mt>
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Self <mt>
Police Woman <blank> <mt>
Peter Gunn <blank> <mt>
Matt Houston <blank> <mt>
Rawhide Mendel Sorkin <mt>
The Hollywood Palace Self - Comedian <mt>
The Steve Allen Show Self <mt>
Breaking Point <blank> <mt>
That's Life <blank> <mt>
Flying High <blank> <mt>
The Barbara McNair Show Self <mt>
Forever Fernwood <blank> <mt>
What's My Line? Self - Panelist <mt>
Kraft Music Hall Self <mt>
The Merv Griffin Show Self <mt>
Raising the Bar Danny Rose <mt>
The Judy Garland Show Himself <mt>
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self <mt>
The Ed Sullivan Show Self <mt>
The Ed Sullivan Show Self - Comedian <mt>
The Lux Show Self <mt>
What's My Line? Self - Mystery Guest <mt>
Night Court Al <mt>
The Steve Allen Show Self - Drunk on Telephone <mt>
The DuPont Show of the Week Self <mt>
Adam-12 Phil Duke <mt>
Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self - Guest Host <mt>
The Mike Douglas Show Self <mt>
Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self <mt>
Love, American Style Window Washer <mt>
The Bernie Mac Show Shelley Berman <mt>
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