Shelley Berman
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Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 β 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), whi...
Known For
Filmography
When Jews Were Funny
2013
Looking for Lenny
2011
as Self
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
as Ira (voice)
Hawaii Five-0
2010
as Morty Sapperstein
The Unusuals
2009
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as Zohan's Father
Raising the Bar
2008
as Danny Rose
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Pushing Daisies
2007
as Gustav Hofer
The Holiday
2006
as Norman
Hannah Montana
2006
as Dr. Froman
The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Jed Sorento
Meet the Fockers
2004
as Judge Ira
Entourage
2004
as Uncle Shelley
CSI: NY
2004
as George Savar
Boston Legal
2004
as Judge Robert Sanders
Dead Like Me
2003
as Theo
That's My Bush!
2001
as Principal
Lizzie McGuire
2001
as Nobby Frostybump
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
as Shelley Berman
The Last Producer
2000
as Poker Player
Even Stevens
2000
as Jackie the Janitor
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Nat David
Providence
1999
The King of Queens
1998
as Skitch
L.A. Doctors
1998
Chicago Sons
1997
as Mr. McLashan
Arli$$
1996
as Ollie Fogle
Friends
1994
as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
as Shelley Berman
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
Motorama
1991
as Million Dollar Driver
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
as Stromberg
Teen Witch
1989
as Mr. Weaver
Rented Lips
1988
as Bill Slotnik
Monsters
1988
as Leo Tandoski
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987
as Harold
L.A. Law
1986
as Ben Flicker
MacGyver
1985
as Abe Sherman
Brothers
1984
Night Court
1984
as Al
Knight Rider
1982
as Josh Bevin
Hotel
1982
Matt Houston
1982
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Bill Belvedere (voice)
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979
as A.J. Livwright
Eischied
1979
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
Vega$
1978
Flying High
1978
as Phil
CHiPs
1977
as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
Forever Fernwood
1977
Beware! The Blob
1972
as Mr. Carmel
Every Home Should Have One
1970
as Nat Kaplan
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
as Dr. Walter Udall
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
Love, American Style
1969
as Window Washer
Love, American Style
1969
as George
Love, American Style
1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
That's Life
1968
Adam-12
1968
as Phil Duke
Divorce American Style
1967
as David Grieff
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
Hollywood Squares
1966
as Self
Hollywood Squares
1966
as Self - Center Square
Mister Roberts
1965
Get Smart
1965
as Elwood Box (uncredited)
The Best Man
1964
as Sheldon Bascomb
Bewitched
1964
as Mr. Brinkman
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Comedian
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
as Sheldon Veblen
Burke's Law
1963
as King Dmitri
Breaking Point
1963
The Judy Garland Show
1963
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
as Self
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Archibald Beechcroft
Rawhide
1959
as Mendel Sorkin
Peter Gunn
1958
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
The Lux Show
1957
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Drunk on Telephone
Dementia
1955
as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
General Electric Theater
1953
as Stanley
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self