Actor profile

Shelley Berman

3rd February 1925 Chicago, Illinois, USA Acting

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.

20 Movies 69 TV Shows 98 Credits

Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

When Jews Were Funny poster

When Jews Were Funny 14th November 2013

Looking for Lenny poster

Looking for Lenny 1st January 2011 as Self

The Legend of Secret Pass poster

The Legend of Secret Pass 14th October 2010 as Ira (voice)

You Don't Mess with the Zohan poster

You Don't Mess with the Zohan 5th June 2008 as Zohan's Father

The Holiday poster

The Holiday 5th December 2006 as Norman

The Aristocrats poster

The Aristocrats 29th July 2005 as Self

Meet the Fockers poster

Meet the Fockers 22nd December 2004 as Judge Ira

The Last Producer poster

The Last Producer 22nd August 2000 as Poker Player

Motorama poster

Motorama 10th September 1991 as Million Dollar Driver

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. poster

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. 23rd March 1990 as Stromberg

Teen Witch poster

Teen Witch 28th April 1989 as Mr. Weaver

Rented Lips poster

Rented Lips 1st July 1988 as Bill Slotnik

Brenda Starr, Reporter poster

Brenda Starr, Reporter 25th January 1979 as A.J. Livwright

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II poster

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II 25th November 1978

Beware! The Blob poster

Beware! The Blob 10th June 1972 as Mr. Carmel, Hair Stylist

Every Home Should Have One poster

Every Home Should Have One 5th March 1970 as Nat Kaplan

Divorce American Style poster

Divorce American Style 21st June 1967 as David Grieff

The Best Man poster

The Best Man 5th April 1964 as Sheldon Bascomb

The Fabulous Fifties poster

The Fabulous Fifties 22nd January 1960 as Self

Dementia poster

Dementia 22nd December 1955 as Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)

Hawaii Five-0 poster

Hawaii Five-0 20th September 2010 as Morty Sapperstein

The Unusuals poster

The Unusuals 8th April 2009

Raising the Bar poster

Raising the Bar 1st September 2008 as Danny Rose

Pushing Daisies poster

Pushing Daisies 3rd October 2007 as Gustav Hofer

Hannah Montana poster

Hannah Montana 24th March 2006 as Dr. Froman

Grey's Anatomy poster

Grey's Anatomy 27th March 2005 as Jed Sorento

Boston Legal poster

Boston Legal 3rd October 2004 as Judge Robert Sanders

CSI: NY poster

CSI: NY 22nd September 2004 as George Savar

Entourage poster

Entourage 18th July 2004 as Uncle Shelley

Dead Like Me poster

Dead Like Me 27th June 2003 as Theo

The Bernie Mac Show poster

The Bernie Mac Show 14th November 2001 as Shelley Berman

That's My Bush! poster

That's My Bush! 4th April 2001 as Principal

Lizzie McGuire poster

Lizzie McGuire 12th January 2001 as Nobby Frostybump

Curb Your Enthusiasm poster

Curb Your Enthusiasm 15th October 2000 as Nat David

Even Stevens poster

Even Stevens 17th June 2000 as Jackie the Janitor

Providence poster

Providence 8th January 1999

L.A. Doctors poster

L.A. Doctors 21st September 1998

The King of Queens poster

The King of Queens 21st September 1998 as Skitch

Chicago Sons poster

Chicago Sons 8th January 1997 as Mr. McLashan

Arli$$ poster

Arli$$ 10th August 1996 as Ollie Fogle

Friends poster

Friends 22nd September 1994 as Mr. Kaplan Jr.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno poster

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 25th May 1992 as Self

Monsters poster

Monsters 22nd October 1988 as Leo Tandoski

L.A. Law poster

L.A. Law 15th September 1986 as Ben Flicker

MacGyver poster

MacGyver 29th September 1985 as Abe Sherman

Brothers poster

Brothers 13th July 1984

Night Court poster

Night Court 4th January 1984 as Al

St. Elsewhere poster

St. Elsewhere 26th October 1982 as Bill Belvedere (voice)

Knight Rider poster

Knight Rider 26th September 1982 as Josh Bevin

Matt Houston poster

Matt Houston 26th September 1982

Hotel poster

Hotel 21st August 1982

Eischied poster

Eischied 21st September 1979

Flying High poster

Flying High 29th September 1978 as Phil

Vega$ poster

Vega$ 20th September 1978

Forever Fernwood poster

Forever Fernwood 3rd October 1977

CHiPs poster

CHiPs 15th September 1977 as Desperate Car Owner (uncredited)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show poster

The Mary Tyler Moore Show 19th September 1970 as Dr. Walter Udall

Love, American Style poster

Love, American Style 29th September 1969 as Window Washer

Love, American Style poster

Love, American Style 29th September 1969 as George

Love, American Style poster

Love, American Style 29th September 1969

Adam-12 poster

Adam-12 21st September 1968 as Phil Duke

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In poster

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In 22nd January 1968 as Self (uncredited)

Hollywood Squares poster

Hollywood Squares 17th October 1966 as Self

Hollywood Squares poster

Hollywood Squares 17th October 1966 as Self - Center Square

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

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. 13th September 1966 as Dr. Vladimir Toulouse

Get Smart poster

Get Smart 18th September 1965 as Elwood Box (uncredited)

Mister Roberts poster

Mister Roberts 17th September 1965

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

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 22nd September 1964 as Sheldon Veblen

Bewitched poster

Bewitched 17th September 1964 as Mr. Brinkman

The Hollywood Palace poster

The Hollywood Palace 4th January 1964 as Self - Comedian

The Judy Garland Show poster

The Judy Garland Show 8th December 1963 as Self

Burke's Law poster

Burke's Law 20th September 1963 as King Dmitri

Breaking Point poster

Breaking Point 16th September 1963

The Merv Griffin Show poster

The Merv Griffin Show 1st October 1962 as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1st October 1962 as Self

The Mike Douglas Show poster

The Mike Douglas Show 11th December 1961 as Self

The Mike Douglas Show poster

The Mike Douglas Show 11th December 1961 as Self - Co-Host

The DuPont Show of the Week poster

The DuPont Show of the Week 17th September 1961 as Self

The Twilight Zone poster

The Twilight Zone 2nd October 1959 as Archibald Beechcroft

Rawhide poster

Rawhide 9th January 1959 as Mendel Sorkin

Kraft Music Hall poster

Kraft Music Hall 8th October 1958 as Self

Peter Gunn poster

Peter Gunn 22nd September 1958

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show poster

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show 5th October 1956 as Self

The Steve Allen Show poster

The Steve Allen Show 24th June 1956 as Self

The Steve Allen Show poster

The Steve Allen Show 24th June 1956 as Self - Drunk on Telephone

General Electric Theater poster

General Electric Theater 1st February 1953 as Stanley

What's My Line? poster

What's My Line? 2nd February 1950 as Self - Mystery Guest

What's My Line? poster

What's My Line? 2nd February 1950 as Self - Panelist

The Ed Sullivan Show poster

The Ed Sullivan Show 20th June 1948 as Self