Shelley Berman

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.

Cast

The Holiday

(Norman)

Meet the Fockers

(Judge Ira)

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

(Stromberg)

Teen Witch

(Mr. Weaver)

Beware! The Blob

(Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist)

Live at Mister Kelly's

(Self (archive footage))

The Best Man

(Sheldon Bascomb)

The Aristocrats

(Self)

Looking for Lenny

(Self)

The Legend of Secret Pass

(Ira (voice))

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

(Self (archive footage))

When Jews Were Funny

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

Every Home Should Have One

(Nat Kaplan)

Motorama

(Million Dollar Driver)

The Last Producer

(Poker Player)

Dementia

(Stoned Beatnik (uncredited))

Brenda Starr, Reporter

(A.J. Livwright)

The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story

(Harold)

The Fabulous Fifties

(Self)

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

(Zohan's Father)

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

(Shelley Berman)

Rented Lips

(Bill Slotnik)

Divorce American Style

(David Grieff)

CHiPs

(Desperate Car Owner (uncredited))

That's My Bush!

Grey's Anatomy

(Jed Sorento)

Burke's Law

(King Dmitri)

L.A. Law

(Ben Flicker)

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

Providence

Friends

(Mr. Kaplan Jr.)

Knight Rider

(Josh Bevin)

Entourage

CSI: NY

(George Savar)

The Merv Griffin Show

(Self)

Even Stevens

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

(Self)

Hotel

MacGyver

(Abe Sherman)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The King of Queens

(Skitch)

Bewitched

(Mr. Brinkman)

Hannah Montana

(Dr. Froman)

General Electric Theater

(Stanley)

Mister Roberts

Pushing Daisies

(Gustav Hofer)

Curb Your Enthusiasm

(Nat David)

The Twilight Zone

(Archibald Beechcroft)

Lizzie McGuire

(Nobby Frostybump)

Boston Legal

(Judge Robert Sanders)

Rawhide

(Mendel Sorkin)

Vega$

Police Woman

The Hollywood Palace

(Self - Comedian)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

(Self)

Peter Gunn

Matt Houston

Brothers

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

(Self)

Eischied

The Steve Allen Show

(Self)

Breaking Point

That's Life

Flying High

The Barbara McNair Show

(Self)

The Unusuals

Forever Fernwood

Raising the Bar

(Danny Rose)

Dead Like Me

(Theo)

The Judy Garland Show

(Self)

The DuPont Show of the Week

(Self)

Adam-12

(Phil Duke)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

(Self)

The Ed Sullivan Show

(Self - Comedian)

The Ed Sullivan Show

(Self)

The Lux Show

(Self)

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

(Self - Guest Host)

What's My Line?

(Self - Mystery Guest)

The Mike Douglas Show

(Self)

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

(Self)

Love, American Style

(Window Washer)

Night Court

(Al)

The Steve Allen Show

(Self - Drunk on Telephone)

The Bernie Mac Show

(Shelley Berman)

Chicago Sons

What's My Line?

(Self - Panelist)

Kraft Music Hall

(Self)

The Merv Griffin Show

(self)