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1
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Director
Shelley Berman
Acting
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0.6
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Directed movies: 1Directed series: 0All crew credits: 1
TMDB ID: 10403
IMDb ID: nm0066098
Known for: Acting
Born: February 3, 1925
Died: September 1, 2017
Age: 92
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1948 - 2013
Years active: 66
Average TMDB rating: 6.89
Wikidata: Q2620610
Also known as
Sheldon Leonard Berman • شلی برمن
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Director (1)
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.
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Movies directed by Shelley Berman.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Shelley Berman.
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Shelley Berman.
8.5
The Twilight Zone
as Archibald Beechcroft • 1 eps
1959 Series
8.4
Friends
as Mr. Kaplan Jr. • 2 eps
1994 Series
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento • 1 eps
2005 Series
8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nat David • 13 eps
2000 Series
7.9
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders • 11 eps
2004 Series
7.9
Bewitched
as Mr. Brinkman • 1 eps
1964 Series
7.8
Pushing Daisies
as Gustav Hofer • 1 eps
2007 Series
7.8
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein • 1 eps
2010 Series
7.7
MacGyver
as Abe Sherman • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.6
Dead Like Me
as Theo • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.5
Knight Rider
as Josh Bevin • 1 eps
1982 Series
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self • 3 eps
1962 Series
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Shelley Berman.
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento • 1 eps
2005 Series
8.4
Friends
as Mr. Kaplan Jr. • 2 eps
1994 Series
7.8
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein • 1 eps
2010 Series
8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nat David • 13 eps
2000 Series
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self • 3 eps
1962 Series
5.4
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self • 4 eps
1961 Series
7.7
MacGyver
as Abe Sherman • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.1
The King of Queens
as Skitch • 1 eps
1998 Series
8.5
The Twilight Zone
as Archibald Beechcroft • 1 eps
1959 Series
7.3
CSI: NY
as George Savar • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.9
Bewitched
as Mr. Brinkman • 1 eps
1964 Series
7.9
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders • 11 eps
2004 Series
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Shelley Berman.
6.5
When Jews Were Funny
2013 Movie
5.4
Looking for Lenny
as Self
2011 Movie
5.7
The Legend of Secret Pass
as Ira (voice)
2010 Movie
5.7
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Zohan's Father
2008 Movie
7.1
The Holiday
as Norman
2006 Movie
6.0
The Aristocrats
as Self
2005 Movie
6.3
Meet the Fockers
as Judge Ira
2004 Movie
4.2
The Last Producer
as Poker Player
2000 Movie
6.5
Motorama
as Million Dollar Driver
1991 Movie
1.0
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
as Stromberg
1990 Movie
6.0
Teen Witch
as Mr. Weaver
1989 Movie
3.4
Rented Lips
as Bill Slotnik
1988 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Shelley Berman.
7.8
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein • 1 eps
2010 Series
7.6
The Unusuals
1 eps
2009 Series
6.6
Raising the Bar
as Danny Rose • 1 eps
2008 Series
7.8
Pushing Daisies
as Gustav Hofer • 1 eps
2007 Series
7.1
Hannah Montana
as Dr. Froman • 1 eps
2006 Series
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento • 1 eps
2005 Series
7.9
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders • 11 eps
2004 Series
7.3
CSI: NY
as George Savar • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.4
Entourage
as Uncle Shelley • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.6
Dead Like Me
as Theo • 1 eps
2003 Series
6.5
The Bernie Mac Show
as Shelley Berman • 1 eps
2001 Series
6.6
That's My Bush!
as Principal • 1 eps
2001 Series