Shelley Berman
- Acting
- February 3, 1925 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
- 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.
Known for
Filmography
- When Jews Were Funny
- Looking for Lenny · Self
- The Legend of Secret Pass · Ira (Voice)
- Hawaii Five-0 · Morty Sapperstein
- The Unusuals
- Raising the Bar · Danny Rose
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan · Zohan's Father
- Pushing Daisies · Gustav Hofer
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s · Self
- The Holiday · Norman
- Hannah Montana · Dr. Froman
- The Aristocrats · Self
- Grey's Anatomy · Jed Sorento
- Meet the Fockers · Judge Ira
- Boston Legal · Judge Robert Sanders
- CSI: NY · George Savar
- Entourage · Uncle Shelley
- Dead Like Me · Theo
- The Bernie Mac Show · Shelley Berman
- That's My Bush! · Principal
- Lizzie McGuire · Nobby Frostybump
- Curb Your Enthusiasm · Nat David
- The Last Producer · Poker Player
- Even Stevens · Jackie the Janitor
- Providence
- The King of Queens · Skitch
- L.A. Doctors
- Chicago Sons · Mr. McLashan
- Arli$ · Ollie Fogle
- Friends · Mr. Kaplan Jr.
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue · Shelley Berman
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno · Self
- Motorama · Million Dollar Driver
- Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. · Stromberg
- Teen Witch · Mr. Weaver
- Monsters · Leo Tandoski
- Rented Lips · Bill Slotnik
- The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story · Harold
- L.A. Law · Ben Flicker
- MacGyver · Abe Sherman
- Brothers
- Night Court · Al
- St. Elsewhere · Bill Belvedere (Voice)
- Knight Rider · Josh Bevin
- Matt Houston
- Hotel
- Eischied
- Brenda Starr, Reporter · A.J. Livwright
- Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
- Flying High · Phil
- Vega$
- Forever Fernwood
- CHiPs · Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
- Keep Off My Grass! · Director
- Beware! The Blob · Mr. Carmel
- Emergency! · Art Frommich
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show · Dr. Walter Udall
- Every Home Should Have One · Nat Kaplan
- Love, American Style · Window Washer, George
- The Barbara McNair Show · Self
- That's Life
- Adam-12 · Phil Duke
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In · Self
- Divorce American Style · David Grieff
- Hollywood Squares · Self
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. · Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
- Get Smart · Elwood Box (uncredited)
- Mister Roberts
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. · Sheldon Veblen
- Bewitched · Mr. Brinkman
- The Best Man · Sheldon Bascomb
- The Hollywood Palace · Self
- The Judy Garland Show · Self
- Burke's Law · King Dmitri
- Breaking Point
- The Merv Griffin Show · Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Self
- The Mike Douglas Show · Self
- The DuPont Show of the Week · Self
- The Fabulous Fifties · Self