Shelley Berman
- Schauspiel
- 3. Februar 1925 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
- 1. September 2017
Biografie
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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Filmografie
- When Jews Were Funny
- Looking for Lenny · Selbst
- The Legend of Secret Pass · Ira (Stimme)
- Hawaii Five-0 · Morty Sapperstein
- The Unusuals
- Raising the Bar · Danny Rose
- Leg dich nicht mit Zohan an · Zohan's Father
- Pushing Daisies · Gustav Hofer
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s · Selbst
- Liebe braucht keine Ferien · Norman
- Hannah Montana · Dr. Froman
- The Aristocrats · Selbst
- Grey's Anatomy · Jed Sorento
- Meine Frau, ihre Schwiegereltern und ich · Judge Ira
- Boston Legal · Judge Robert Sanders
- CSI: NY · George Savar
- Entourage · Uncle Shelley
- Dead Like Me · Theo
- The Bernie Mac Show · Shelley Berman
- Hier kommt Bush! · Principal
- Lizzie McGuire · Nobby Frostybump
- Lass es, Larry! · Nat David
- Letzte Ausfahrt Hollywood · Poker Player
- Eben ein Stevens · Jackie the Janitor
- Providence
- King of Queens · Skitch
- L.A. Docs
- Chicago Sons · Mr. McLashan
- Arli$ · Ollie Fogle
- Friends · Mr. Kaplan Jr.
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue · Shelley Berman
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno · Selbst
- Motorama · Million Dollar Driver
- Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. · Stromberg
- Teen Witch - Hokuspokus in der Highschool · Mr. Weaver
- Monsters · Leo Tandoski
- Rented Lips · Bill Slotnik
- The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story · Harold
- L.A. Law – Staranwälte, Tricks, Prozesse · Ben Flicker
- MacGyver · Abe Sherman
- Brothers
- Harrys wundersames Strafgericht · Al
- Chefarzt Dr. Westphall · Bill Belvedere (Stimme)
- Knight Rider · Josh Bevin
- Matt Houston
- Hotel
- Schauplatz New York
- Brenda Starr, Reporter · A.J. Livwright
- Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
- Die liebestollen Stewardessen · Phil
- Vegas
- Forever Fernwood
- CHiPs · Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
- Keep Off My Grass! · Regie
- Beware! The Blob · Mr. Carmel
- Notruf California · Art Frommich
- Mary Tyler Moore · Dr. Walter Udall
- Ich kann alles · Nat Kaplan
- Wo die Liebe hinfällt · Window Washer, George
- The Barbara McNair Show · Selbst
- That's Life
- Adam-12 · Phil Duke
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In · Selbst
- Scheidung auf amerikanisch · David Grieff
- Hollywood Squares · Selbst
- Dancer für U.N.C.L.E. · Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
- Mini-Max · Elwood Box (uncredited)
- Mister Roberts
- Solo für O.N.C.E.L. · Sheldon Veblen
- Verliebt in eine Hexe · Mr. Brinkman
- Der Kandidat · Sheldon Bascomb
- The Hollywood Palace · Selbst
- The Judy Garland Show · Selbst
- Burkes Gesetz · King Dmitri
- Breaking Point
- The Merv Griffin Show · Selbst
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Selbst
- The Mike Douglas Show · Selbst
- The DuPont Show of the Week · Selbst
- The Fabulous Fifties · Selbst