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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 3, 1925
Died
September 1, 2017
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
- Sheldon Leonard Berman
- شلی برمن
Shelley Berman
0.5 Popularity
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.
Known For
6.5
When Jews Were Funny
2013
5.4
Self
Looking for Lenny
2011
5.7
Ira (voice)
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
7.8
Morty Sapperstein
Hawaii Five-0
2010
7.6
The Unusuals
2009
6.6
Danny Rose
Raising the Bar
2008
5.7
Zohan's Father
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
7.8
Gustav Hofer
Pushing Daisies
2007
🎬
0.0
Self (archive footage)
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
7.1
Norman
The Holiday
2006
Credits
When Jews Were Funny
2013
6.5
Looking for Lenny
as Self
2011
5.4
The Legend of Secret Pass
as Ira (voice)
2010
5.7
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein
2010
7.8
The Unusuals
2009
7.6
Raising the Bar
as Danny Rose
2008
6.6
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Zohan's Father
2008
5.7
Pushing Daisies
as Gustav Hofer
2007
7.8
🎬
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as Self (archive footage)
2007
0.0
The Holiday
as Norman
2006
7.1
Hannah Montana
as Dr. Froman
2006
7.1
The Aristocrats
as Self
2005
5.9
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento
2005
8.2
Meet the Fockers
as Judge Ira
2004
6.3
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders
2004
7.9
CSI: NY
as George Savar
2004
7.4
Entourage
as Uncle Shelley
2004
7.4
Dead Like Me
as Theo
2003
7.6
The Bernie Mac Show
as Shelley Berman
2001
6.5
That's My Bush!
as Principal
2001
6.6
Lizzie McGuire
as Nobby Frostybump
2001
7.2
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nat David
2000
8.0
The Last Producer
as Poker Player
2000
4.2
Even Stevens
as Jackie the Janitor
2000
7.0
Providence
1999
6.5
The King of Queens
as Skitch
1998
7.1
L.A. Doctors
1998
7.0
Chicago Sons
1997
8.5
Friends
as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
1994
8.4
🎬
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
as Shelley Berman
1992
0.0
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self
1992
5.4
Motorama
as Million Dollar Driver
1991
6.5
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
as Stromberg
1990
1.0
Teen Witch
as Mr. Weaver
1989
6.0
Rented Lips
as Bill Slotnik
1988
3.4
🎬
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
as Harold
1987
0.0
L.A. Law
as Ben Flicker
1986
7.0
MacGyver
as Abe Sherman
1985
7.7
Brothers
1984
6.6
Night Court
as Al
1984
7.3
St. Elsewhere
as Bill Belvedere (voice)
1982
5.6
Knight Rider
as Josh Bevin
1982
7.5
Matt Houston
1982
6.2
Hotel
1982
6.8
Eischied
1979
6.0
Brenda Starr, Reporter
as A.J. Livwright
1979
0.0
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
6.0
Flying High
1978
4.5
Vega$
1978
7.0
Forever Fernwood
1977
5.0
CHiPs
as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)
1977
6.8
Police Woman
1974
6.2
Beware! The Blob
as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist
1972
4.6
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
7.6
Every Home Should Have One
as Nat Kaplan
1970
4.8
Love, American Style
as Window Washer
1969
6.1
Love, American Style
as George
1969
6.1
Love, American Style
1969
6.1
🎬
The Barbara McNair Show
as Self
1969
0.0
🎬
That's Life
1968
6.0
Adam-12
as Phil Duke
1968
7.0
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
1968
6.6
Divorce American Style
as David Grieff
1967
5.6
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
1966
6.6
Mister Roberts
1965
7.5
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Sheldon Veblen
1964
7.1
Bewitched
as Mr. Brinkman
1964
7.9
The Best Man
as Sheldon Bascomb
1964
7.2
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Comedian
1964
4.5
The Judy Garland Show
as Self
1963
8.0
Burke's Law
as King Dmitri
1963
6.0
Breaking Point
1963
7.2
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.5
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
6.2
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
5.4
The DuPont Show of the Week
as Self
1961
6.0
The Fabulous Fifties
as Self
1960
5.3
The Twilight Zone
as Archibald Beechcroft
1959
8.5
Rawhide
as Mendel Sorkin
1959
7.2
Kraft Music Hall
as Self
1958
4.7
Peter Gunn
1958
6.4
🎬
The Lux Show
as Self
1957
6.0
🎬
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self - Guest Host
1957
7.0
🎬
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
7.0
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
6.0
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956
5.6
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Drunk on Telephone
1956
5.6
Dementia
as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
1955
6.7
🎬
The George Gobel Show
as Self
1954
7.3
General Electric Theater
as Stanley
1953
6.4
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
1950
6.9
What's My Line?
as Self - Panelist
1950
6.9
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
6.8