Shelley Berman

Shelley Berman

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1925-02-03
Deathday: 2017-09-01 (92 years old)

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Biography

Shelley Berman (1925–2017) 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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Filmography

all 88

TV Shows 61

Movies 27

self 23

Director 1

Self
Live at Mister Kelly's

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)

Movie
8
When Jews Were Funny

When Jews Were Funny (2013)

Movie
Himself
Looking for Lenny

Looking for Lenny (2011)

Movie
Ira
The Legend of Secret Pass

The Legend of Secret Pass (2010)

Movie
The Unusuals

The Unusuals (2009)

TV
1
Danny Rose
Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar (2008)

TV
Zohan's Father
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)

Movie
5.5
Gustav Hofer
Pushing Daisies

Pushing Daisies (2007)

TV
4.78
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007)

Movie
Norman
The Holiday

The Holiday (2006)

Movie
6.56
Dr. Froman
Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana (2006)

TV
5.84
Nobby Frostybump
Disney Channel Holiday

Disney Channel Holiday (2005)

Movie
Self
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats (2005)

Movie
4
Jed Sorento
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy (2005)

TV
7.18
Judge Ira
Meet the Fockers

Meet the Fockers (2004)

Movie
5.74
Judge Robert Sanders
Boston Legal

Boston Legal (2004)

TV
5.81
George Savar
CSI: NY

CSI: NY (2004)

TV
7.14
Entourage

Entourage (2004)

TV
6.09
Theo
Dead Like Me

Dead Like Me (2003)

TV
6.64
The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show (2001)

TV
7
That's My Bush!

That's My Bush! (2001)

TV
4
Nobby Frostybump
Lizzie McGuire

Lizzie McGuire (2001)

TV
5.88
Nat David
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

TV
6.07
Poker Player
The Last Producer

The Last Producer (2000)

Movie
Even Stevens

Even Stevens (2000)

TV
Manny
In God We Trust

In God We Trust (2000)

Movie
Providence

Providence (1999)

TV
4.75
Skitch
The King of Queens

The King of Queens (1998)

TV
5.94
Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Friends

Friends (1994)

TV
7.38
Shelley Berman
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992)

Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Million Dollar Driver
Motorama

Motorama (1991)

Movie
Stromberg
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. (1990)

Movie
Mr. Weaver
Teen Witch

Teen Witch (1989)

Movie
9
Bill Slotnik
Rented Lips

Rented Lips (1987)

Movie
Ben Flicker
L.A. Law

L.A. Law (1986)

TV
6
MacGyver

MacGyver (1985)

TV
5.87
Self
The Second City 25th Anniversary Special

The Second City 25th Anniversary Special (1985)

Movie
Brothers

Brothers (1984)

TV
Al
Night Court

Night Court (1984)

TV
6
Josh Bevin
Knight Rider

Knight Rider (1982)

TV
7.1
Matt Houston

Matt Houston (1982)

TV
Hotel

Hotel (1982)

TV
6.35
Eischied

Eischied (1979)

TV
A.J. Livwright
Brenda Starr, Reporter

Brenda Starr, Reporter (1979)

Movie
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II (1978)

Movie
Flying High

Flying High (1978)

TV
Vega$

Vega$ (1978)

TV
Forever Fernwood

Forever Fernwood (1977)

TV
Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
CHiPs

CHiPs (1977)

TV
1
Director
Keep Off My Grass!

Keep Off My Grass! (1975)

Movie
Police Woman

Police Woman (1974)

TV
5.55
Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
Beware! The Blob

Beware! The Blob (1972)

Movie
The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)

TV
6.67
Nat Kaplan / Kaplan
Every Home Should Have One

Every Home Should Have One (1970)

Movie
Window Washer
Love, American Style

Love, American Style (1969)

TV
Self
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show (1969)

TV
Self
It Takes Two

It Takes Two (1969)

TV
Mr. Quigley
That's Life

That's Life (1968)

TV
Phil Duke
Adam-12

Adam-12 (1968)

TV
7.5
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

TV
5
David Grieff
Divorce American Style

Divorce American Style (1967)

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

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966)

TV
Self
Chain Letter

Chain Letter (1966)

TV
Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts (1965)

TV
Mr. Brinkman
Bewitched

Bewitched (1964)

TV
6.33
Sheldon Bascomb
The Best Man

The Best Man (1964)

Movie
4.58
Self - Comedian
The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace (1964)

TV
Himself
The Judy Garland Show

The Judy Garland Show (1963)

TV
King Dmitri
Burke's Law

Burke's Law (1963)

TV
6
Breaking Point

Breaking Point (1963)

TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

TV
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
Self
The DuPont Show of the Week

The DuPont Show of the Week (1961)

TV
Self - performer
The Fabulous Fifties

The Fabulous Fifties (1960)

Movie
Archibald Beechcroft
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1959)

TV
8
Mendel Sorkin
Rawhide

Rawhide (1959)

TV
4
Self
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall (1958)

TV
Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn (1958)

TV
6
Self
The Lux Show

The Lux Show (1957)

TV
Self / Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)

TV
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)

TV
Self - Drunk on Telephone / Self
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show (1956)

TV
Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
Dementia

Dementia (1955)

Movie
Stanley
General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater (1953)

TV
Self - Panelist / Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?

What's My Line? (1950)

TV
Self / Self - Comedian
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6

Ratings

Average 6.16
Based on 3.33 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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1964
1979
1968
2021
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Shelley BermanShelley Berman

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1925-02-03

Deathday
2017-09-01 (92 years old)

Birth Place
Chicago, United States of America

Religion
Judaism

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Sheldon Leonard Berman


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