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Shelley Berman
Actor, Director, Additional Credits
Died September 1, 2017 (92 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2013 | |
| 2010 | The Legend of Secret Pass · as Ira (voice) |
| 2010 | Hawaii Five-0 (2010) (TV Series) · as Morty Sapperstein |
| 2009 | The Unusuals (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Raising the Bar (TV Series) · as Danny Rose |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan · as Zohan's Father |
| 2007 | Pushing Daisies (TV Series) · as Gustav Hofer |
| 2007 | State of Mind (TV Series) · as Harvey Fleischman |
| 2006 | The Holiday · as Norman |
| 2006 | Hannah Montana (TV Series) · as Dr. Froman |
| 2005 | Disney Channel Holiday · as Nobby Frostybump |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Jed Sorento |
| 2004 | Meet the Fockers · as Judge Ira |
| 2004 | Boston Legal (TV Series) · as Judge Robert Sanders |
| 2004 | CSI: NY (TV Series) · as George Savar |
| 2004 | Entourage (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Lizzie McGuire: Star Struck Vol. 3 · as Nobby Frostybump |
| 2003 | Dead Like Me (TV Series) · as Theo |
| 2001 | That's My Bush! (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Lizzie McGuire (TV Series) · as Nobby Frostybump |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) · as Nat David |
| 2000 | The Last Producer · as Poker Player |
| 2000 | Even Stevens (TV Series) |
| 2000 | In God We Trust · as Manny |
| 1999 | Providence (TV Series) |
| 1998 | The King of Queens (TV Series) · as Skitch |
| 1998 | L. A. Doctors (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1998 | Living in Captivity (TV Series) · as Rabbi Mickey |
| 1997 | Chicago Sons (TV Series) · as Mcglashan |
| 1996 | Arli$$ (TV Series) · as Ollie Fogle |
| 1994 | Friends (TV Series) · as Mr. Kaplan Jr. |
| 1993 | Living Single (TV Series) · as Hyman |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) · as Ira Goldberg |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Motorama · as Million Dollar Driver |
| 1991 | Civil Wars (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1990 | What a Dummy (TV Series) · as Grandpa Lou |
| 1990 | Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. · as Stromberg |
| 1989 | Teen Witch · as Mr. Weaver |
| 1989 | What's Alan Watching? · as Mel Krasoen |
| 1988 | Monsters (TV Series) · as Leo Tandoski |
| 1988 | Garfield and Friends (TV Series) · as Dick Drake |
| 1987 | The Munsters Today (TV Series) · as Sam Hawkins |
| 1987 | Rented Lips · as Bill Slotnik |
| 1987 | CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) · as Harry |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Ben Flicker |
| 1985 | MacGyver (TV Series) · as Abe Sherman |
| 1984 | Brothers (TV Series) |
| 1984 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (TV Series) · as Comedian |
| 1984 | Night Court (TV Series) · as Al |
| 1983 | Hotel (TV Series) |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere (TV Series) · as Bill Belvedere |
| 1982 | Matt Houston (TV Series) |
| 1982 | Knight Rider (TV Series) · as Josh Bevin |
| 1979 | Eischied (TV Series) |
| 1978 | Flying High (TV Series) |
| 1978 | Vega$ (TV Series) |
| 1977 | Forever Fernwood (TV Series) |
| 1977 | CHiPs (TV Series) · as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Police Woman (TV Series) |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Harold |
| 1972 | Beware! The Blob · as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist |
| 1972 | Emergency! (TV Series) · as Art Frommich |
| 1970 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV Series) |
| 1970 | Every Home Should Have One · as Nat Kaplan |
| 1969 | Love, American Style (TV Series) · as Window Washer |
| 1968 | That's Life (1968) (TV Series) |
| 1968 | Adam-12 (TV Series) · as Phil Duke |
| 1967 | Divorce American Style · as David Grieff |
| 1966 | The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) |
| 1965 | Get Smart (TV Series) · as Elwood Box |
| 1965 | Mister Roberts (TV Series) |
| 1964 | The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) · as Sheldon Veblen |
| 1964 | Bewitched (TV Series) · as Mr. Brinkman |
| 1964 | The Best Man · as Sheldon Bascomb |
| 1963 | Burke's Law (TV Series) · as King Dmitri |
| 1963 | Breaking Point (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) · as Archibald Beechcroft |
| 1959 | Rawhide (TV Series) · as Mendel Sorkin |
| 1958 | Peter Gunn (TV Series) |
| 1955 | |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Stanley |
| 1951 | Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Manager |
| 1949 | Suspense (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cast |