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.
90 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 90
Grey's Anatomy
2005
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Friends
1994
Hawaii Five-0
2010
CSI: NY
2004
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
MacGyver
1985
Bewitched
1964
Boston Legal
2004
Love, American Style
1969
The King of Queens
1998
Entourage
2004
Knight Rider
1982
Adam-12
1968
Night Court
1984
L.A. Law
1986
St. Elsewhere
1982
The Twilight Zone
1959
Hotel
1982
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Hannah Montana
2006
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Burke's Law
1963
Rawhide
1959
Police Woman
1974
What's My Line?
1950
Providence
1999
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
CHiPs
1977
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Arli$$
1996
Matt Houston
1982
Peter Gunn
1958
Vega$
1978
The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Monsters
1988
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Dead Like Me
2003
Pushing Daisies
2007
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Even Stevens
2000
Lizzie McGuire
2001
Kraft Music Hall
1958
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
Raising the Bar
2008
Brothers
1984
L.A. Doctors
1998
The Hollywood Palace
1964
The Holiday
2006
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Breaking Point
1963
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Meet the Fockers
2004
The George Gobel Show
1954
Flying High
1978
Mister Roberts
1965
The Unusuals
2009
Chicago Sons
1997
Forever Fernwood
1977
The Judy Garland Show
1963
Eischied
1979
That's Life
1968
General Electric Theater
1953
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
The Lux Show
1957
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
That's My Bush!
2001
The Aristocrats
2005
Teen Witch
1989
Motorama
1991
Beware! The Blob
1972
The Best Man
1964
Divorce American Style
1967
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
The Last Producer
2000
Every Home Should Have One
1970
Rented Lips
1988
Dementia
1955
When Jews Were Funny
2013
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
Looking for Lenny
2011
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987
