- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1925
- Place of Birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- September 1, 2017
Shelley Berman
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 t…
Filmography
movieWhen Jews Were Funny
2013
movieLooking for Lenny
2011 · Self
movieThe Legend of Secret Pass
2010 · Ira (voice)
tvHawaii Five-0
2010 · Morty Sapperstein
tvThe Unusuals
2009
tvRaising the Bar
2008 · Danny Rose
movieYou Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008 · Zohan's Father
tvPushing Daisies
2007 · Gustav Hofer
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
movieCutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Holiday
2006 · Norman
tvHannah Montana
2006 · Dr. Froman
movieThe Aristocrats
2005 · Self
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005 · Jed Sorento
movieMeet the Fockers
2004 · Judge Ira
tvBoston Legal
2004 · Judge Robert Sanders
tvCSI: NY
2004 · George Savar
tvEntourage
2004 · Uncle Shelley
tvDead Like Me
2003 · Theo
tvThe Bernie Mac Show
2001 · Shelley Berman
tvThat's My Bush!
2001 · Principal
tvLizzie McGuire
2001 · Nobby Frostybump
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Nat David
movieThe Last Producer
2000 · Poker Player
tvEven Stevens
2000 · Jackie the Janitor
tvProvidence
1999
tvThe King of Queens
1998 · Skitch
tvL.A. Doctors
1998
tvChicago Sons
1997 · Mr. McLashan
tvArli$$
1996 · Ollie Fogle
tvFriends
1994 · Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
movieCarol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992 · Shelley Berman
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self
movieMotorama
1991 · Million Dollar Driver
movieElliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990 · Stromberg
movieTeen Witch
1989 · Mr. Weaver
tvMonsters
1988 · Leo Tandoski
movieRented Lips
1988 · Bill Slotnik
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
movieThe Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987 · Harold
tvL.A. Law
1986 · Ben Flicker
tvMacGyver
1985 · Abe Sherman
tvBrothers
1984
tvNight Court
1984 · Al
tvSt. Elsewhere
1982 · Bill Belvedere (voice)
tvKnight Rider
1982 · Josh Bevin
tvMatt Houston
1982
tvHotel
1982
tvEischied
1979
movieBrenda Starr, Reporter
1979 · A.J. Livwright
movieDick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
tvFlying High
1978
tvVega$
1978
tvForever Fernwood
1977
tvCHiPs
1977 · Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
movieKeep Off My Grass!
1975 · Director
tvPolice Woman
1974
movieBeware! The Blob
1972 · Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
tvThe Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970 · Dr. Walter Udall
movieEvery Home Should Have One
1970 · Nat Kaplan
tvLove, American Style
1969 · Window Washer, George
The Barbara McNair Show
tvThe Barbara McNair Show
1969 · Self
That's Life
tvThat's Life
1968
tvAdam-12
1968 · Phil Duke
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self (uncredited)
movieDivorce American Style
1967 · David Grieff
tvHollywood Squares
1966 · Self, Self - Center Square
tvThe Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966 · Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
tvGet Smart
1965 · Elwood Box (uncredited)
tvMister Roberts
1965
tvThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964 · Sheldon Veblen
tvBewitched
1964 · Mr. Brinkman
movieThe Best Man
1964 · Sheldon Bascomb
tvThe Hollywood Palace
1964 · Self - Comedian
tvThe Judy Garland Show
1963 · Self
tvBurke's Law
1963 · King Dmitri
tvBreaking Point
1963
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
tvThe DuPont Show of the Week
1961 · Self
movieThe Fabulous Fifties
1960 · Self
tvThe Twilight Zone
1959 · Archibald Beechcroft
tvRawhide
1959 · Mendel Sorkin
tvKraft Music Hall
1958 · Self
tvPeter Gunn
1958
The Lux Show
tvThe Lux Show
1957 · Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
tvTonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Self - Guest Host
tvThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956 · Self
tvThe Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self, Self - Drunk on Telephone
movieDementia
1955 · Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
The George Gobel Show
tvThe George Gobel Show
1954 · Self
tvGeneral Electric Theater
1953 · Stanley
tvWhat's My Line?
1950 · Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist
tvThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self