6.5
When Jews Were Funny
2013
Shelley Berman
Acting
Born February 3, 1925Died September 1, 2017Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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.
Movies
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5.2
Looking for Lenny
2011
5.7
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
5.7
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
0.0
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
7.1
The Holiday
2006
5.9
The Aristocrats
2005
6.3
Meet the Fockers
2004
4.7
The Last Producer
2000
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
0.0
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
6.6
Motorama
1991
3.0
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
6.1
Teen Witch
1989
3.8
Rented Lips
1988
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
0.0
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987
0.0
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979
7.0
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
4.6
Beware! The Blob
1972
4.9
Every Home Should Have One
1970
5.8
Divorce American Style
1967
7.3
The Best Man
1964
6.0
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
6.8
Dementia
1955
TV Shows
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7.7
Hawaii Five-0
7.4
The Unusuals
6.3
Raising the Bar
7.9
Pushing Daisies
7.1
Hannah Montana
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
7.9
Boston Legal
7.3
CSI: NY
7.4
Entourage
7.6
Dead Like Me
6.7
The Bernie Mac Show
6.6
That's My Bush!
7.2
Lizzie McGuire
8.1
Curb Your Enthusiasm
7.0
Even Stevens
6.7
Providence
7.2
The King of Queens
8.5
L.A. Doctors
8.6
Chicago Sons
6.9
Arli$$
8.4
Friends
5.3
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
6.9
Monsters
7.0
L.A. Law
7.7
MacGyver
6.7
Brothers
7.3
Night Court
5.7
St. Elsewhere
7.5
Knight Rider
6.3
Matt Houston
6.8
Hotel
7.0
Eischied
6.3
Flying High
6.9
Vega$
5.0
Forever Fernwood
6.8
CHiPs
8.0
Emergency!
7.7
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
6.2
Love, American Style
6.2
Love, American Style
6.2
Love, American Style
0.0
The Barbara McNair Show
That's Life
6.5
That's Life
7.1
Adam-12
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
7.5
Hollywood Squares
7.5
Hollywood Squares
6.9
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
8.0
Get Smart
8.3
Mister Roberts
7.2
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
7.8
Bewitched
5.0
The Hollywood Palace
8.2
The Judy Garland Show
6.2
Burke's Law
7.4
Breaking Point
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
7.6
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
7.0
The DuPont Show of the Week
8.5
The Twilight Zone
7.3
Rawhide
5.4
Kraft Music Hall
6.6
Peter Gunn
The Lux Show
6.0
The Lux Show
7.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
7.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
The George Gobel Show
7.8
The George Gobel Show
6.8
General Electric Theater
7.0
What's My Line?
6.8