Shelley Berman
Acting
1925-02-03 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
When Jews Were Funny
2013 · Movie
Looking for Lenny
2011 · Movie
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010 · Movie
Hawaii Five-0
2010 · Series
The Unusuals
2009 · Series
Raising the Bar
2008 · Series
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008 · Movie
Pushing Daisies
2007 · Series
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007 · Movie
The Holiday
2006 · Movie
Hannah Montana
2006 · Series
The Aristocrats
2005 · Movie
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · Series
Meet the Fockers
2004 · Movie
Boston Legal
2004 · Series
CSI: NY
2004 · Series
Entourage
2004 · Series
Dead Like Me
2003 · Series
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · Series
That's My Bush!
2001 · Series
Lizzie McGuire
2001 · Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Series
The Last Producer
2000 · Movie
Even Stevens
2000 · Series
Providence
1999 · Series
The King of Queens
1998 · Series
L.A. Doctors
1998 · Series
Chicago Sons
1997 · Series
Arli$$
1996 · Series
Friends
1994 · Series
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992 · Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Series
Motorama
1991 · Movie
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990 · Movie
Teen Witch
1989 · Movie
Monsters
1988 · Series
Rented Lips
1988 · Movie
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987 · Movie
L.A. Law
1986 · Series
MacGyver
1985 · Series
Brothers
1984 · Series
Night Court
1984 · Series
St. Elsewhere
1982 · Series
Knight Rider
1982 · Series
Matt Houston
1982 · Series
Hotel
1982 · Series
Eischied
1979 · Series
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979 · Movie
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978 · Movie
Flying High
1978 · Series
Vega$
1978 · Series
Forever Fernwood
1977 · Series
CHiPs
1977 · Series
Keep Off My Grass!
1975 · Movie
Beware! The Blob
1972 · Movie
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970 · Series
Every Home Should Have One
1970 · Movie
Love, American Style
1969 · Series
The Barbara McNair Show
1969 · Series
That's Life
1968 · Series
Adam-12
1968 · Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Series
Divorce American Style
1967 · Movie
Hollywood Squares
1966 · Series
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966 · Series
Get Smart
1965 · Series
Mister Roberts
1965 · Series
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964 · Series
Bewitched
1964 · Series
The Best Man
1964 · Movie
The Hollywood Palace
1964 · Series
The Judy Garland Show
1963 · Series
Burke's Law
1963 · Series
Breaking Point
1963 · Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Series
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Series
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961 · Series
The Fabulous Fifties
1960 · Movie
The Twilight Zone
1959 · Series
Rawhide
1959 · Series
Kraft Music Hall
1958 · Series
Peter Gunn
1958 · Series
The Lux Show
1957 · Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Series
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956 · Series
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Series
Dementia
1955 · Movie
The George Gobel Show
1954 · Series
General Electric Theater
1953 · Series
What's My Line?
1950 · Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Series