Shelley Berman

Shelley Berman

Birthday: 1925-02-03

Deathday: 2017-09-01

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also known as: Sheldon Leonard Berman, شلی برمن

imdb_id: nm0066098

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.

Played in movies:

The Best Man

Score: 7.3

The Holiday

Score: 7.1

Dementia

Score: 6.7

When Jews Were Funny

Score: 6.6

Motorama

Score: 6.5

Meet the Fockers

Score: 6.3

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

Score: 6.0

Teen Witch

Score: 6.0

The Aristocrats

Score: 5.9

Divorce American Style

Score: 5.8

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Score: 5.7

The Legend of Secret Pass

Score: 5.7

The Fabulous Fifties

Score: 5.3

Looking for Lenny

Score: 5.1

Every Home Should Have One

Score: 4.9

Beware! The Blob

Score: 4.8

The Last Producer

Score: 4.2

Rented Lips

Score: 3.7

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

Score: 1.0

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

Score: 0.0

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

Score: 0.0

Brenda Starr, Reporter

Score: 0.0

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

Score: 0.0

Live at Mister Kelly's

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

Chicago Sons

Score: 8.5

The Twilight Zone

Score: 8.5

Friends

Score: 8.4

Grey's Anatomy

Score: 8.2

The Judy Garland Show

Score: 8.0

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Score: 8.0

Boston Legal

Score: 7.9

Bewitched

Score: 7.9

Pushing Daisies

Score: 7.8

Hawaii Five-0

Score: 7.8

Dead Like Me

Score: 7.7

MacGyver

Score: 7.7

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Score: 7.5

Knight Rider

Score: 7.5

The Unusuals

Score: 7.5

Mister Roberts

Score: 7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Score: 7.5

CSI: NY

Score: 7.4

Entourage

Score: 7.4

Night Court

Score: 7.3

The George Gobel Show

Score: 7.3

Breaking Point

Score: 7.3

Brothers

Score: 7.2

Lizzie McGuire

Score: 7.2

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

Score: 7.2

Rawhide

Score: 7.1

The King of Queens

Score: 7.1

Hannah Montana

Score: 7.1

L.A. Law

Score: 7.1

L.A. Doctors

Score: 7.0

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Score: 7.0

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Score: 7.0

Vega$

Score: 7.0

Even Stevens

Score: 7.0

Adam-12

Score: 6.9

What's My Line?

Score: 6.9

What's My Line?

Score: 6.9

CHiPs

Score: 6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

Score: 6.8

Hotel

Score: 6.8

That's My Bush!

Score: 6.6

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

Score: 6.6

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Score: 6.6

Peter Gunn

Score: 6.5

Providence

Score: 6.5

The Bernie Mac Show

Score: 6.5

Raising the Bar

Score: 6.4

Police Woman

Score: 6.3

General Electric Theater

Score: 6.3

The Merv Griffin Show

Score: 6.2

The Merv Griffin Show

Score: 6.2

Matt Houston

Score: 6.2

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

The Lux Show

Score: 6.0

The DuPont Show of the Week

Score: 6.0

That's Life

Score: 6.0

Eischied

Score: 6.0

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Score: 6.0

Burke's Law

Score: 6.0

The Steve Allen Show

Score: 5.6

The Steve Allen Show

Score: 5.6

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Score: 5.4

The Mike Douglas Show

Score: 5.4

Forever Fernwood

Score: 5.0

Kraft Music Hall

Score: 4.7

Flying High

Score: 4.5

The Hollywood Palace

Score: 4.5

The Barbara McNair Show

Score: 0.0