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 the entertainment industry.

Filmography (89 Appearances)

When Jews Were Funny

2013

Looking for Lenny

2011

The Legend of Secret Pass

2010

Hawaii Five-0

2010

The Unusuals

2009

Raising the Bar

2008

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

Pushing Daisies

2007

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007

The Holiday

2006

Hannah Montana

2006

The Aristocrats

2005

Grey's Anatomy

2005

Meet the Fockers

2004

Boston Legal

2004

CSI: NY

2004

Entourage

2004

Dead Like Me

2003

The Bernie Mac Show

2001

That's My Bush!

2001

Lizzie McGuire

2001

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000

The Last Producer

2000

Even Stevens

2000

Providence

1999

The King of Queens

1998

L.A. Doctors

1998

Chicago Sons

1997

Arli$$

1996

Friends

1994

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Motorama

1991

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

1990

Teen Witch

1989

Rented Lips

1988

The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story

1987

L.A. Law

1986

MacGyver

1985

Brothers

1984

Night Court

1984

St. Elsewhere

1982

Knight Rider

1982

Matt Houston

1982

Hotel

1982

Eischied

1979

Brenda Starr, Reporter

1979

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

1978

Flying High

1978

Vega$

1978

Forever Fernwood

1977

CHiPs

1977

Police Woman

1974

Beware! The Blob

1972

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970

Every Home Should Have One

1970

Love, American Style

1969

The Barbara McNair Show

1969

That's Life

1968

Adam-12

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Divorce American Style

1967

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

1966

Mister Roberts

1965

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

1964

Bewitched

1964

The Best Man

1964

The Hollywood Palace

1964

The Judy Garland Show

1963

Burke's Law

1963

Breaking Point

1963

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961

The Fabulous Fifties

1960

The Twilight Zone

1959

Rawhide

1959

Kraft Music Hall

1958

Peter Gunn

1958

The Lux Show

1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956

The Steve Allen Show

1956

Dementia

1955 Debut

The George Gobel Show

1954

General Electric Theater

1953

What's My Line?

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
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