Shelley Berman
Born
February 3, 1925 (age 92)
Died
September 1, 2017
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies

TV Series

Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
2010 ★ 7.8
Morty Sapperstein
1 Episode
The Unusuals
The Unusuals
2009 ★ 7.6
1 Episode
Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar
2008 ★ 6.6
Danny Rose
1 Episode
Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies
2007 ★ 7.8
Gustav Hofer
1 Episode
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
2006 ★ 7.1
Dr. Froman
1 Episode
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 ★ 8.2
Jed Sorento
1 Episode
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
2004 ★ 7.9
Judge Robert Sanders
11 Episodes
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
2004 ★ 7.4
George Savar
1 Episode
Entourage
Entourage
2004 ★ 7.4
Uncle Shelley
1 Episode
Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me
2003 ★ 7.6
Theo
1 Episode
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 ★ 6.5
Shelley Berman
1 Episode
That's My Bush!
That's My Bush!
2001 ★ 6.6
Principal
1 Episode
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
2001 ★ 7.2
Nobby Frostybump
1 Episode
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 ★ 8.0
Nat David
13 Episodes
Even Stevens
Even Stevens
2000 ★ 7.0
Jackie the Janitor
1 Episode
Providence
Providence
1999 ★ 6.5
1 Episode
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
1998 ★ 7.1
Skitch
1 Episode
L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors
1998 ★ 7.0
1 Episode
Chicago Sons
Chicago Sons
1997 ★ 8.5
1 Episode
Friends
Friends
1994 ★ 8.4
Mr. Kaplan Jr.
2 Episodes
L.A. Law
L.A. Law
1986 ★ 7.0
Ben Flicker
6 Episodes
MacGyver
MacGyver
1985 ★ 7.7
Abe Sherman
1 Episode
Brothers
Brothers
1984 ★ 6.6
2 Episodes
Night Court
Night Court
1984 ★ 7.3
Al
1 Episode
St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
1982 ★ 5.6
Bill Belvedere (voice)
1 Episode
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
1982 ★ 7.5
Josh Bevin
1 Episode
Matt Houston
Matt Houston
1982 ★ 6.2
1 Episode
Hotel
Hotel
1982 ★ 6.8
1 Episode
Eischied
Eischied
1979 ★ 6.0
1 Episode
Flying High
Flying High
1978 ★ 4.5
1 Episode
Vega$
Vega$
1978 ★ 7.0
1 Episode
Forever Fernwood
Forever Fernwood
1977 ★ 5.0
30 Episodes
CHiPs
CHiPs
1977 ★ 6.8
Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
2 Episodes
Police Woman
Police Woman
1974 ★ 6.2
1 Episode
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970 ★ 7.5
1 Episode
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
1969 ★ 6.1
Window Washer
1 Episode
That's Life
That's Life
1968 ★ 6.0
32 Episodes
Adam-12
Adam-12
1968 ★ 7.0
Phil Duke
1 Episode
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966 ★ 6.6
Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
1 Episode
Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
1965 ★ 7.5
1 Episode
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964 ★ 7.1
Sheldon Veblen
1 Episode
Bewitched
Bewitched
1964 ★ 7.9
Mr. Brinkman
1 Episode
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 ★ 6.0
King Dmitri
1 Episode
Breaking Point
Breaking Point
1963 ★ 7.2
1 Episode
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1959 ★ 8.5
Archibald Beechcroft
1 Episode
Rawhide
Rawhide
1959 ★ 7.2
Mendel Sorkin
1 Episode
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
1958 ★ 6.4
1 Episode
General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
1953 ★ 6.4
Stanley
1 Episode