Shelley Berman
Acting • Born 1925-02-03 – Died 2017-09-01
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.
Filmography
94 credits
The Holiday
Movie • 2006
Norman
Meet the Fockers
Movie • 2004
Judge Ira
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
Movie • 1990
Stromberg
Teen Witch
Movie • 1989
Mr. Weaver
Beware! The Blob
Movie • 1972
Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
The Best Man
Movie • 1964
Sheldon Bascomb
The Aristocrats
Movie • 2005
Self
Looking for Lenny
Movie • 2011
Self
The Legend of Secret Pass
Movie • 2010
Ira (voice)
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
When Jews Were Funny
Movie • 2013
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Movie • 1978
Every Home Should Have One
Movie • 1970
Nat Kaplan
Motorama
Movie • 1991
Million Dollar Driver
The Last Producer
Movie • 2000
Poker Player
Dementia
Movie • 1955
Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
Brenda Starr, Reporter
Movie • 1979
A.J. Livwright
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
Movie • 1987
Harold
The Fabulous Fifties
Movie • 1960
Self
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Movie • 2008
Zohan's Father
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Movie • 1992
Shelley Berman
Rented Lips
Movie • 1988
Bill Slotnik
Divorce American Style
Movie • 1967
David Grieff
CHiPs
TV • 1977
Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
That's My Bush!
TV • 2001
Principal
Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Jed Sorento
Burke's Law
TV • 1963
King Dmitri
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
TV • 1966
Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
L.A. Law
TV • 1986
Ben Flicker
Providence
TV • 1999
Friends
TV • 1994
Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Knight Rider
TV • 1982
Josh Bevin
Entourage
TV • 2004
Uncle Shelley
CSI: NY
TV • 2004
George Savar
The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962
Self
Even Stevens
TV • 2000
Jackie the Janitor
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
Self
Hotel
TV • 1982
MacGyver
TV • 1985
Abe Sherman
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
TV • 1970
The King of Queens
TV • 1998
Skitch
Bewitched
TV • 1964
Mr. Brinkman
Hannah Montana
TV • 2006
Dr. Froman
General Electric Theater
TV • 1953
Stanley
Mister Roberts
TV • 1965
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
Nat David
Pushing Daisies
TV • 2007
Gustav Hofer
The Twilight Zone
TV • 1959
Archibald Beechcroft
Lizzie McGuire
TV • 2001
Nobby Frostybump
Boston Legal
TV • 2004
Judge Robert Sanders
Rawhide
TV • 1959
Mendel Sorkin
Vega$
TV • 1978
Police Woman
TV • 1974
The Hollywood Palace
TV • 1964
Self - Comedian
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self (uncredited)
Peter Gunn
TV • 1958
Matt Houston
TV • 1982
Brothers
TV • 1984
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV • 1956
Self
Eischied
TV • 1979
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
Self
Breaking Point
TV • 1963
That's Life
TV • 1968
Flying High
TV • 1978
The Barbara McNair Show
TV • 1969
Self
The Unusuals
TV • 2009
Forever Fernwood
TV • 1977
Raising the Bar
TV • 2008
Danny Rose
Dead Like Me
TV • 2003
Theo
The Judy Garland Show
TV • 1963
Self
The DuPont Show of the Week
TV • 1961
Self
Adam-12
TV • 1968
Phil Duke
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
The Lux Show
TV • 1957
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV • 1957
Self - Guest Host
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
Self - Mystery Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV • 1957
Self
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Window Washer
Night Court
TV • 1984
Al
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
Self - Drunk on Telephone
The Bernie Mac Show
TV • 2001
Shelley Berman
Chicago Sons
TV • 1997
Mr. McLashan
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
Self - Panelist
Kraft Music Hall
TV • 1958
Self
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
George
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Hawaii Five-0
TV • 2010
Morty Sapperstein
The George Gobel Show
TV • 1954
Self
L.A. Doctors
TV • 1998
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV • 1964
Sheldon Veblen
St. Elsewhere
TV • 1982
Bill Belvedere (voice)
Arli$$
TV • 1996
Ollie Fogle